List of largest hydroelectric power stations in the United States
Grand Coulee
Bath County PS
Robert Moses
John Day Dam
Garrison Dam
Hoover Dam
Chief Joseph Dam
Dalles
Wilson Dam
Raccoon Mountain PS
Glen Canyon Dam
Ludington PS
Rocky Reach Dam
Hydropower sites
Hydroelectric power map
This article lists the largest hydroelectric power stations in the United States, in terms of Nameplate capacity.
| Name | Year of completion | Total Capacity (MW) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Coulee | 1942/1980 | 6,809[1] |  |
| 2 | Bath County PSP | 1985/2009 | 3,003 | |
| 3 | Chief Joseph Dam | 1958/73/79 | 2,620 |  |
| 4 | Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant | 1961 | 2,525 |  |
| 5 | John Day Dam | 1949 | 2,160 |  |
| 6 | Hoover Dam | 1936/61/93 | 2,080 |  |
| 7 | The Dalles Dam | 1957 | 1,878 |  |
| 8 | Ludington PSP | 1973 | 1,872 | |
| 9 | Raccoon Mountain PSP | 1978 | 1,652 | |
| 10 | Glen Canyon Dam | 1966 | 1,320 |  |
| 11 | Rocky Reach Dam | 1956/69 | 1,300 |  |
See also
References
- ↑ "Generation Records Fall at Grand Coulee Dam". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Archived from the original on 2006-10-07. Retrieved 2006-11-18.
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