Events tagged with "buffalo bill dam"

Historical Events tagged with "buffalo bill dam"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Completion of the Buffalo Bill Dam

January 15th, 1910 115 years ago

The Buffalo Bill Dam, located in Wyoming, was completed in 1910, reaching a height of 99 meters (325 feet). It was the tallest dam in the world at the time, built to provide irrigation and hydroelectric power for the surrounding regions. Constructed by the Shoshone Irrigation Project under the leadership of the Reclamation Service, it played a crucial role in transforming the economy of the area. The dam also formed the Buffalo Bill Reservoir, enhancing recreation and tourism in the landscape.