List of largest hydroelectric power stations in the United States
Grand Coulee
Bath County PS
Robert Moses Niagara
John Day Dam
Garrison Dam
Tellico Dam
Hoover 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 | 3,003 | |
| 3 | Chief Joseph Dam | 1958/73/79 | 2,620 |  |
| 4 | Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant | 1961 | 2,515 |  |
| 5 | John Day Dam | 1949 | 2,160 |  |
| 6 | Hoover Dam | 1936/1961 | 2,080 |  |
| 7 | The Dalles Dam | 1981 | 2,038 |  |
See also
- List of largest power stations in the United States
- Largest nuclear power plants in the United States
- List of the largest coal power stations in the United States
- List of wind farms in the United States
- List of power stations in the United States
- Electricity sector of the United States
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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