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Alcova Dam and Reservoir Encyclopedia Annette Hein
Anderson, A.A. Encyclopedia John Clayton
Annie, sailboat on Yellowstone Lake Encyclopedia Jett B. Conner
Archeology, alpine in Wyoming Encyclopedia Rebecca Hein
Arthur, Chester A. and 1883 trip to Yellowstone Encyclopedia Dick Blust, Jr.

Alcova Dam and Reservoir

Alcova Dam, a Bureau of Reclamation project, was completed in 1937. The reservoir opened in 1938 and a power plant was completed in 1955. The $20 million dam project didn’t achieve the high expectations of immense wealth that were forecast at the time of its inception, but continues to provide irrigation water for farmers and ranchers and generates hydropower for the area. Alcova Reservoir offers fishing, boating, camping and swimming opportunities for visitors.

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