Alcova — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 6409
- Capacity
- 41.4 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Natrona, WY
- Operating Since
- 1955
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- U S Bureau of Reclamation
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 119,187 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 32.6%
- Balancing Authority
- Western Area Power Administration UGP West
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- WECC
Alcova
OperatingHydro
Ranked #3 of 16 Hydro plants in WY#339 of 1454 nationally
41.4 MW Hydro operating in Natrona, WY — Western Area Power Administration UGP West
EIAWD
41.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Location
Ownership & Operator
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | United States Bureau of Reclamation |
| Owner(s) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | United States Bureau of Reclamation |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
Alcova Dam is a 265-foot (81 m) 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. The dam was built as part of the Kendrick Project, formerly the Casper-Alcova Project, whose central features are Alcova and Seminoe dams.
Read more on WikipediaThe Alcova power plant is a 41.4 MW hydroelectric facility located in Natrona County, Wyoming. It began operating in 1955 and is owned and operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of two generators. Alcova is the third-largest hydroelectric plant in Wyoming (out of 16) and ranks 343rd nationally (out of 1464).
In the most recent year with available data, Alcova generated 119,187 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 32.6%. The plant operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region and is under the balancing authority of the Western Area Power Administration UGP West. News coverage of the plant includes 10 articles, with topics including industry trends, regulatory matters, and hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Western Area Power Administration UGP West
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
3.1K MWh
Latest Month
119.2K MWh
Annual Generation
32.6%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Regulatory·permitting
Details emerge about Fremont Canyon fatality
CASPER (WNE) — Details have begun to emerge in the death last week of Eric Blevins, 65, of Pueblo, Colorado, who lost.
Eric Blevins (other)
News Letter Journal·1 years ago
Regulatory·permitting
Details emerge about Fremont Canyon fatality
Incident raises questions about safety measures on dam projects - remains under investigation.
Casper Star-Tribune·1 years ago
Industry·corporate
Irrigating Wyoming – It’s Complicated, Involves Lots of Dams And Careful Monitoring
In central and southern Wyoming, a system of dams, canals and irrigation that allows agriculture to thrive today goes back to the vision of...
Cowboy State Daily·1 years ago
Industry·corporate
Obituary for CAROL "MAMA BEAR" ELAINE (SHULTZ) SHERMAN
Carol died peacefully Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her home near Douglas, Wyoming with her husband, John M. Sherman, of 52 years by her side.
Carol "Mama Bear" Elaine (Shultz) Sherman (other)John M. Sherman (other)
Gorman Funeral Homes·2 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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