Glendo Reservoir Explained

Glendo Dam
Dam Crosses:North Platte River
Res Name:Glendo Reservoir
Location:Platte / Converse counties, Wyoming, USA
Operator:U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Dam Length:2096feet[1]
Dam Height:190feet
Construction Began:1954[2]
Opening:1958
Coordinates:42.4797°N -104.9483°W
Plant Capacity:38 MW
Plant Annual Gen:57,707,000 KWh

Glendo Reservoir is a reservoir located on the North Platte River in Platte County and Converse County in the U.S. State of Wyoming. The reservoir is formed by Glendo Dam. The earthfill dam is 2096feet feet long and 190feet high and contains two hydroelectric turbines capable of generating 38 megawatts of power.[2] The reservoir retains a maximum of of water used primarily for irrigation and flood control.

The reservoir is popular for water sports and fishing. It is located completely within Glendo State Park.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glendo Dam. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
  2. Web site: Platte River Basin Water Atlas. 2009-06-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20110614032322/http://waterplan.state.wy.us/plan/platte/atlas/pathfinder/pathfinder_reservoirs_federal_glendo.htm. 2011-06-14. dead.