Buffalo Bill Dam

Buffalo Bill Dam is a dam structure in Park County, Wyoming, that holds back water on the Shoshone River. The facility includes hydroelectric generating equipment and operates as both a water storage system and a power production site.

The dam was built in the early 1900s as one of the country's first major concrete structures and marked an important step in hydroelectric development. Its construction demonstrated new engineering techniques that influenced later water management projects.

Visitors can view the dam from several vantage points with overlooks that provide views of the structure and the reservoir. The site is accessible by car and offers comfortable walking areas where you can see the engineering from different angles.

The structure was a pioneering achievement in concrete construction techniques and displays engineering solutions that were revolutionary for its time. Today visitors can see an early example of modern hydroelectric infrastructure that has remained in continuous operation.

Location: Park County

Inception: 1910s

GPS coordinates: 44.50167,-109.18417

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27