Brilliant Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada.
The Brilliant Dam spans 190 meters across the Kootenay River, featuring eight sluice gates and a height of 42.6 meters with a net hydraulic head of 28 meters.
During World War II, Doukhobour men exempt from military service constructed the Brilliant Dam, which began operations in June 1944 with twin turbines.
The Columbia Power Corporation purchased the Brilliant Dam from Teck Cominco in 1996, marking a shift toward public ownership of hydroelectric infrastructure in British Columbia.
Four vertical Francis turbines within the generating station produce 145 megawatts of electricity, supplying renewable energy to residents and businesses throughout the region.
The 2007 expansion project added a 120-megawatt Kaplan turbine in a separate powerhouse, increasing the total electricity generation capacity to 265 megawatts.
Location: British Columbia
Inception: 1942
Length: 190 m
GPS coordinates: 49.32470,-117.62000
Latest update: April 19, 2025 10:58
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