Glendo Reservoir, reservoir in Platte / Converse counties, Wyoming, USA
Glendo Reservoir is a large lake in Platte County, formed by the Glendo Dam across the North Platte River. The water stretches for miles along the river valley and is surrounded by open plains, gentle hills, and trees that line the shoreline.
The dam was constructed in the 1950s, with work beginning in 1954 and finishing in 1958, to enable irrigation and control flooding. The project was critical for developing agricultural use in the region and continues to operate today.
The reservoir serves as a social gathering place for the local community, where families and groups spend time outdoors together. The surrounding landscape of open plains and hills shapes the character of the region and remains central to how residents connect with their environment.
The area provides access to boat ramps, camping sites, and trails along the shore for various activities. It helps to visit an information office before heading out to learn about safety rules and the best spots for fishing or picnicking.
The dam generates electricity through two turbines that produce about 38 megawatts of clean power for the region. Many visitors are surprised by this hydroelectric function, as they come focused mainly on water and recreation activities.
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