The Dalles

3545 Bret Clodfelter Way, The Dalles, OR 97058

Plant Summary Information

The Dalles is ranked #6 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

The Dalles is comprised of 24 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	The Dalles
Utility Name	USACE Northwestern Division
Location	Wasco County, OR
Initial Operation Date	June 1957
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	5.4 TWh
Annual Consumption	19.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #195 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #6 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 60 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 Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1957
Annual Generation	5.4 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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator F1 Details OA 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	OA
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator F2 Details OA 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	OA
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details OA 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	OA
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 8 Details OA 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	OA
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 11 Details OA 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	OA
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 12 Details Operating 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	Operating
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 21 Details Operating 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	Operating
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 18 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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

The Dalles Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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