Powerdale is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon.
| Plant Name | Powerdale |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pacificorp |
| City | Hood River |
| County | Hood River County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97031 |
| Coordinates | 45.70390, -121.50420 |
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 | 6.0 MW | Retired | 1923 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pacificorp - West |
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.