133rd largest plant in Washington · 11524th nationally
Drop 3 (Wa) is a hydroelectric power plant in Washington with a nameplate capacity of 1.6 MW.
| Plant Name | Drop 3 (Wa) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Yakama Power |
| City | Wapato |
| County | Yakima County |
| State | Washington |
| ZIP | 98951 |
| Coordinates | 46.42313, -120.56000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.8 MW | Out of Service | 1932 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.8 MW | Out of Service | 1932 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.