As part of a major rehabilitation project to bring Antero Dam in line with current engineering standards, Denver Water will begin draining Antero Reservoir this summer.
The project, a $17 to $20 million undertaking that began in 2013, will ensure the century-old dam will operate safely for another 100 years. For the upcoming phase of construction, Denver Water will drain the reservoir so that construction work on the structure continues safely. Antero Dam was built in 1909 by Canfield and Shields of Greeley, and purchased by Denver Water in 1924.
“The primary benefit of this project is to bring the dam up to current safety standards, which will allow us to restore our normal water levels,” said Bill Dressel, Denver Water dam safety engineer.
