The Dalles
3545 Bret Clodfelter Way, The Dalles, OR 97058Plant Summary Information
The Dalles is ranked #6 out of 1,354 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
The Dalles is comprised of 24 generators and generated 2.1 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | The Dalles |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE Northwestern Division |
| Location | Wasco County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #179 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 254 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 59 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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The Dalles Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | The Dalles (3895) |
| Plant Address | 3545 Bret Clodfelter Way The Dalles, OR 97058 |
| Utility | USACE Northwestern Division (19400) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.614, -121.1346 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 TWh |
| 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) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator F1 Details Operating June 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 14 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator F2 Details Operating July 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 14 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 92.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 6 Details Operating November 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating February 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 10 Details Operating November 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 9 Details Operating November 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 7 Details Operating February 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 8 Details Operating May 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 14 Details Operating November 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 11 Details Operating February 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 12 Details OA May 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | May 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 13 Details Operating August 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 21 Details OA November 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | November 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 22 Details Operating December 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 15 Details Operating February 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 16 Details Operating February 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 17 Details Operating March 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 18 Details OA March 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | March 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 19 Details Out of Service May 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 20 Details Out of Service June 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
The Dalles Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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