McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project
McNary Federal Dam, Plymouth, WA 99346Plant Summary Information
McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project is ranked #39 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 19.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) |
| Location | Benton County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1997 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 72.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 270.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,833 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #396 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #81 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Northern Wasco County PUD (2013 to 2024) Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) (2025 to 2025) |
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McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project (7511) |
| Plant Address | McNary Federal Dam, Plymouth, WA 99346 |
| Utility | Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) (13788) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.94003, -119.29908 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1997 |
| Annual Generation | 72.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Columbia River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1997
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Klickitat County | 1313 South Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620 | 50.00% |
| Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) | 2345 River Road, The Dalles, OR 97058 | 50.00% |
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