Peace Canyon Dam, Hydroelectric power station near Hudson's Hope, Canada
The Peace Canyon Dam extends 325 meters across the Peace River, containing four generating units that produce 700 megawatts of electricity for British Columbia.
Construction of the Peace Canyon Dam began in 1975, marking a new chapter in British Columbia's power infrastructure development alongside the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
The dam creates Dinosaur Lake, a 21-kilometer reservoir that provides recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors throughout the year.
The facility operates at a capacity factor of 57.6 percent, generating over 3,500 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity for the regional power grid annually.
Located 23 kilometers downstream from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, this concrete structure rises 50 meters high and manages water flow through the Peace River system.
Location: British Columbia
Inception: 1975
Length: 325 m
GPS coordinates: 55.98190,-121.99400
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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