Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor Center

09/05/2022

As a constant topic of conversation today we figured we’d share where the smoke is coming in from.

Many of us woke up to a smoky sky today and you may be wondering, where is the coming from? The majority of that smoke is coming from the Ross Fork Fire in Idaho. Several other fires in Oregon are also creating a large plume of smoke that is moving over Montana.

08/25/2022

As of 2:15am today, August 25, the east gate to Yellowstone has reopened.

Stay up to date on area road conditions by downloading the WY 511 app from you device’s App Store.

08/19/2022

Park County we’ve got BIG news!

Only 30 paver blocks remain available for purchase. If you’ve been wanting to purchase one for yourself or someone special now is your time!

Come see the staff at the Visitor Center to secure your place in Buffalo Bill Dam history.

08/17/2022

GREAT DAM DAY this Saturday, 9am- 3 pm. Hike the Old Dam Road. Family fun for all.

See you there!

08/17/2022

“As more and more settlers moved West to develop their homesteads, it became apparent that a dependable supply of water was needed...” the original Shoshone Dam (later called The Buffalo Bill Dam) was built to supply this essential water to the area. When the Dam was completed in 1910 it was the highest dam in the world.

Many years later, an 8 year project to modify the dam and associated facilities was completed. The project involved raising the dam 25 feet which in creased the reservoir capacity by 260,000 acre-feet. The spillways were enlarged during this project as well as the walkway which sits atop aeration piers.

08/09/2022

The sun is shining and a gentle breeze is blowing today. Come join us as we enjoy the splendor of a late summer day.

Open: 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday. Sunday and Saturday 9am to 5pm.

08/03/2022

Not only do we have amazing views of the reservoir and our historic Dam, but we also have a gift shop.

Remember to bring you National Park Passport book with you and get it stamped!

07/13/2022

Our Dam is used to provide irrigation water to the Big Horn Basin. Come on in to the Visitor Center to learn more about what reclamation is and how our Dam is vital to the farming and water management of this area.

07/05/2022

And the answer to the question, “What do you do with all that wood in the water?” is….

The Bureau of Reclamation removes it!

07/02/2022

One of the most common questions we hear is, “Where does all the floating wood come from and does it get cleaned out?”

What do you think?

Share your answers in the comments.

We’ll post the answer later this weekend.

Photo Credit: Nyuki Shotts

06/30/2022

Head ups…Yellowstone National Park has BIG news about the northern loop’s reopening. Head on over to their page and read all about the reopening!