Glendo Reservoir

Dam in Wyoming, USA
42°28′47″N 104°56′54″W / 42.4797°N 104.9483°W / 42.4797; -104.9483Construction began1954[1]Opening date1958Operator(s)U.S. Bureau of ReclamationDam and spillwaysImpoundsNorth Platte RiverHeight190 feet (58 m)Length2,096 feet (639 m)[2]ReservoirCreatesGlendo ReservoirPower StationInstalled capacity38 MWAnnual generation57,707,000 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 2,096 feet (639 m) feet long and 190 feet (58 m) high and contains two hydroelectric turbines capable of generating 38 megawatts of power.[1] The reservoir retains a maximum of 1,170,505 acre-feet (1.443797×109 m3) 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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References

  1. ^ a b "Platte River Basin Water Atlas". Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
  2. ^ "Glendo Dam". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.