upalco unit replacement project
  • project area
  • project summary

  • project features
  • crystal ranch reservoir
  • big sand wash reservoir
  • runoff vs. demand
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    project features
    The Upalco Unit Replacement Project features the following:
  • Construction of the Crystal Ranch Reservoir on the Yellowstone River


  • Enlargement of the existing Big Sand Wash Reservoir (which provides offstream storage for the lower Lake Fork River)


  • Replacement and Modification of diversion dams to benefit fisheries and facilitate operation


  • Rehablitation of existing canals


  • High Mountain Lake stabilization


  • Improvement of stream habitat with instream flows


  • Acquisition and improvement of lands for wildlife and wetland habitat


  • Development of new and improvement of existing recreation facilities