Come celebrate the 27th Anniversary of the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center during Great Dam Day, August 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center along with Buffalo Bill State Park host this year’s event at the Visitor Center located six miles west of Cody on HWY 14/16/20.
In addition to the events planned, there will be different interpretive learning stations located below the visitor center on the old road to Yellowstone below the dam.
Through cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, the old dam road is open one time during the year, allowing the public to walk or ride bicycle to take in the views. Rides back to the top will be available.
Fat Racks BBQ and Brain Freeze will have food and cold treats available for purchase at the visitor center lot.
Buffalo Bill Dam was completed in 1910 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Buffalo Bill Dam was the tallest dam in the world upon completion. Construction began in 1904 and work was dangerous, difficult and tedious.
The completed water storage supplies four irrigation districts encompassing over 93,000 acres of farmland.
Youth and adults alike will find the views and history fascinating. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to answer questions and provide assistance.
The event is open and free to the public. For any questions, please contact the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center General Manager Leslie Slater, at (307) 527-6076.