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.