Antelope Dam, Embankment dam in Plumas County, California, United States.
Antelope Dam is an embankment dam that crosses Indian Creek, creating a reservoir surrounded by forest in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The water body stretches across a wide valley with rocky slopes and tree-covered ridges.
The dam was completed in 1964 to manage water flow in the Feather River watershed. Its construction was part of a larger effort to control water supplies across the region.
Native American tribes of the region maintained connections to the land surrounding Antelope Dam through traditional practices of resource gathering and subsistence.
The reservoir is accessed by driving through Plumas National Forest via local roads that require some travel time from the nearest town. Visit during warmer months for more comfortable conditions in this higher elevation area.
The lake is a destination for anglers seeking rainbow and brook trout that thrive in its cool waters. Few visitors realize how consistent the fishing quality remains throughout the year at this location.
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