Waneta Dam, Hydroelectric power station near Trail, British Columbia, Canada
The Waneta Dam stands 64 meters high and extends 290 meters across the Pend d'Oreille River, generating 490 megawatts of electrical power for British Columbia.
Construction of the original Waneta Dam commenced in 1951, with the facility beginning its power generation operations the following year in 1952.
The dam represents British Columbia's dedication to renewable energy production, supporting local industries while maintaining environmental considerations for future generations.
BC Hydro manages the facility, which supplies electricity to both residential areas and industrial operations, including the Teck Resources smelting plant in Trail.
The 2015 expansion project added two Francis turbines, increasing generation capacity by 335 megawatts through a new powerhouse constructed downstream from the original dam.
Location: British Columbia
Inception: 1951
Elevation above the sea: 64 m
Length: 290 m
GPS coordinates: 49.00410,-117.61200
Latest update: May 15, 2025 01:38
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