Alcova Dam
Alcova Dam is a 265-foot tall zoned earthfill dam in central Wyoming, built in 1935-38 on the North Platte River and operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for water storage and hydroelectric power generation.Places in the Area
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Alcova Dam
- Type: Dam
- Location: Natrona, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.54857° or 42° 32′ 55″ north
Longitude
-106.7206° or 106° 43′ 14″ west
Elevation
5,489 feet (1,673 metres)
Open location code
85JMG7XH+CQ
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