Elwha Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric power plant in Washington.
| Plant Name | Elwha Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau Of Reclamation |
| City | Port Angeles |
| County | Clallam County |
| State | Washington |
| ZIP | 98362 |
| Coordinates | 48.09490, -123.55740 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.3 MW | Retired | 1922 |
| GEN4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.3 MW | Retired | 1922 |
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Retired | 1914 |
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Retired | 1914 |
| 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.