Alcova Powerplant was authorized and built after Alcova Dam was completed in 1938. Construction of Alcova Powerplant was completed in 1955.
The Kendrick Project conserves the waters of the North Platte River for irrigation and electric power generation. The project is a multiple-purpose development with storage at Seminoe Reservoir and diversion at Alcova Dam to project lands. Operation of the reservoirs and powerplants is integrated with other river basin developments.
The President approved the Kendrick Project on August 30, 1935. The Alcova Powerplant was authorized for construction on August 22, 1950, under the provisions of section 9(a) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939. Originally known as Casper-Alcova, the project was renamed Kendrick in 1937.
Plan
Water from Alcova Dam is released for other irrigation rights downstream through the Alcova Powerplant or over a controlled spillway. The plant uses the 165-foot drop from the reservoir to the river for power generation. It consists of two units, each a 20,700-kilowatt vertical-shaft generator driven by a 26,500-horsepower turbine. The reservoir has a total capacity of 184,208 acre-feet, of which only the top 30,606 acre-feet is active capacity available for irrigation. Normal Operations The CO2 fire suppression systems for the two generating units will be installed in FY-2008. The wicket gate greasing systems for both generating units will be installed in FY-2009. Western Electricity Coordinating Council, Rocky Mountain Power Area Western Area Power Administration, Rocky Mountain Region Conventional Above Ground 36,000 kW 41,400 kW 1955 92,408,000 kWh 2007 Alcova Powerplant was authorized and built after Alcova Dam was completed in 1938. Construction of Alcova Powerplant was completed in 1955. Francis 58 years 165 ft
General
NERC Region
Western Electricity Coordinating Council, Rocky Mountain Power Area
PMA Service Area
Western Area Power Administration, Rocky Mountain Region
Plant Type
Conventional
Powerhouse Type
Above Ground
Original Nameplate Capacity
36,000 kW
Installed Capacity
41,400 kW
Year of Initial Operation
1955
(Fiscal Year)
2007
Plant Factor
25.5 percent
Remotely Operated
Yes
Turbine Type
Francis
Age
58 years
Rated Head
165 ft
Production Mode
Peaking
River
North Platte River
Contact
Contact
Title: Facility Manager Organization: North Platte Projects Field Office Address: 22122 Kortes Road City: Alcova, WY 82620 Phone: 307-261-5960
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