Fort Calhoun is a nuclear power plant in Nebraska.
| Plant Name | Fort Calhoun |
|---|---|
| Operator | Omaha Public Power District |
| City | Blair |
| County | Washington County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 68008 |
| Coordinates | 41.52052, -96.07751 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear | Uranium | 502 MW | Retired | 1973 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
Nuclear plants generate carbon-free baseload electricity by fissioning uranium fuel inside a reactor. They run nearly around-the-clock — typical capacity factors above 90% — and a single facility can power millions of homes. Spent fuel is stored on-site in dry casks. NRC oversees safety; emergency planning zones extend 10 miles from the reactor.