Alcova Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | CASPER |
| River/Stream | NORTH PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.54790, -106.72000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 265 ft |
| Dam Height | 265 ft |
| Dam Length | 763 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184,405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184,405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184,405 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,471 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10,736 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |