Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor Center — Local services in Cody

As a first-time visitor to the Buffalo Bill Dam and Visitor Center in Cody, Wyoming, I was enthralled by the impressive engineering and captivating history behind this remarkable structure. Spending many hours exploring the facility, I found myself immersed in a world of technical marvels and educational wonders.

The Buffalo Bill Dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering prowess. Its massive concrete arch structure spans the Shoshone River, harnessing its immense power for irrigation and hydroelectricity. The precision and attention to detail in its construction were evident, showcasing the engineering excellence of its time.

Inside the Visitor Center, a wealth of information awaited me. Exhibits delved into the intricate mechanisms of dam operation, hydraulic systems, and the vital role the dam played in transforming the region. Detailed diagrams, models, and interactive displays provided a deep understanding of the engineering principles at play.

I was particularly captivated by the historical narratives that unfolded. Learning about the challenges faced during construction, the perseverance of the workers, and the impact of the dam on the local community added a layer of significance to my visit.

The panoramic views from the dam were awe-inspiring. The vast reservoir, formed by the dam's construction, stretched before me, glistening in the sunlight. It was a testament to the harmonious integration of human ingenuity with the natural landscape.

The Buffalo Bill Dam and Visitor Center offers a captivating blend of technical excellence, historical significance, and natural beauty. It provides a window into the past while showcasing the enduring legacy of visionary engineering. My visit left me with a deep appreciation for the immense achievements of those involved and a renewed wonder for the intersection of human innovation and...

Buffalo Bill Dam and visitor center was absolutely amazing and it is free to everybody that stops by. They also have free shuttle rides from the parking lot to the dam if you dont want to walk. We walked down to the dam and visting center and took a shuttle ride back to our vehicle via golf cart. They have a hugh and very beautiful lake its amazing. They also have lots of rock there at the dam that is hugh it goes way up the moutain side. The lady told us that gave us a ride on the golf cart that mostly all the rock there at the dam was the pink granite rock and it is beautiful. When we arrived at the dam we seen a hugh dump truck hauling a load of dead floating trees twigs logs that were floating in the lake. They had to boats in the water pushing all that trashing in a corner and they had a piece of equipment that reached over into the water that had jaws on it and they would clamp them jaws on a bunch of that tree trash and load it in the back of that dump truck and then haul it off. The also have a gift shop and a lot of information and literature on the buffalo bill dam. We also seen two big horn sheep that were going around the top of the dam eating grass, the were also calm and beautiful. This is a very good place to stop and it is FREE. Hope you come and visit it and have a great time because we had a great and awsome time. If my review helps you in any way can you PLEASE leave me a thumbs up like on my...

Great view from the top but the visitors center was closed. I suggest driving and walking the lower part of the river. This is just to the west off the main road between Cody and Yellowstone National Park. It is on the left hand side immediately after leaving the long tunnel. There is plenty of parking. The visitor’s center is closed but there is an informaitonal display in the parking lot and you can walk on top of the dam. I highly recommend looking downstream from the top of the dam, the view is excellent. Also, it is a separate trip but I highly recommend driving to Hayden Arch Bridge, parking the car and walking the road to see the lower part of the dam. This is a very nice walk to see the other side of the Cody Dam. We decided after just arriving in cody to go and see the dam. We put it into our maps and it took us to the lower part of the damn. You can drive to a rubble public parking lot and then walk past the gate. Another roughly 1 mile walk will take you on the asphalt road through the canyon and tunnel to the lower part of the dam. It is a lovely walk and not very well travelled. I would recommend this for anyone in the area that wants to see a beautiful canyon next to water running over rocks. Very pleasant. Both sites are worth the...