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41.4 MW Hydro operating in Natrona, WY — Western Area Power Administration UGP West
41.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1955
Operating Since
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 | — | — |
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.
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Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
3.1K MWh
Latest Month
119.2K MWh
Annual Generation
32.6%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $95.0M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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ask pi about AlcovaWestern Area Power Administration UGP West (WAUW)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility