Near Alcova in Natrona County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Fremont Canyon Power Plant

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2016

1. Fremont Canyon Power Plant Marker

Inscription. Fremont Canyon Power Plant is located behind this door at the end of a 1,692 foot (516m) tunnel. Water used to power the plant's two hydraulic turbines is received from Pathfinder Reservoir through a 3 mile (4.8km) long tunnel and is discharged into Alcova Reservoir's Fremont Canyon. The power plant can generate 66.88 million watts, enough to power to meet the needs of approximately 30,000 households.

Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.

Location. 42° 28.29′ N, 106° 47.793′ W. Marker is near Alcova, Wyoming, in Natrona County. Marker is on Fremont Canyon Road (County Route 408) near Kortes Road (County Route 407), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alcova WY 82620, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fremont Canyon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alcova Reservoir (approx. 5.6 miles away); Pathfinder Dam Construction (approx. 7.6 miles away); Lure of the West (approx. 13.1 miles away); And On the Horizon... (approx. 13.1 miles away); Marking Their Progress

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(approx. 13.1 miles away); A Look Back (approx. 13.1 miles away); Willow Springs (approx. 14 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alcova.

More about this marker. This marker is located at the scenic overlook on the north side of the river where the Fremont Canyon Bridge crosses the river.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2016

2. Fremont Canyon Power Plant Marker

There is no public access to the tunnel.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 326 times this year. Last updated on August 14, 2021. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.