Map of North Platte River Basin
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation operates
five major reservoirs and six powerplants on the North Platte River. Enough water
is stored to irrigate 400,000 acres of productive farmland. The value of crops
grown each year exceeds the total original construction cost of $132 million.
The benefits of Reclamation's programs have improved the lives of residents of
the West through power production, flood control, irrigation, and recreation opportunities.
Last updated on 7.1.98