The Department of Agriculture intermittently carried on land development during the years after 1941. The act gave the Department of Agriculture authority to complete land development and settlement features of the general plan. Big Sandy Dam was completed in 1952. Final construction of the project, including rehabilitation work on the existing Eden Dam and Reservoir, was substantially completed by December 1959. Benefits Irrigation Livestock production is the principal enterprise.
Crops are alfalfa and grass hay, wheat, barley, oats, and pasture.
Recreation and Fish and Wildlife Recreation facilities are administered by the Wyoming Recreation Commission, the chief activities being camping, boating, fishing, and picnicking. During 1980, annual visitation totaled 12,785. For specific information about Big Sandy Reservoir click on the name below.