Revelstoke Dam
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Revelstoke Dam, also known as Revelstoke Canyon Dam, is a hydroelectric dam (combined earthfill dam and gravity dam) spanning the Columbia River, 5 km (3.1 mi) north of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. The powerhouse was completed in 1984 and has an installed capacity of 2480 MW.[1] Four generating units were installed initially, with one additional unit (#5) having come online in 2011. The reservoir behind the dam is named Lake Revelstoke.[3] The dam is operated by BC Hydro.
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Revelstoke Dam | |
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Location | Revelstoke, Canada |
Coordinates | 51°02′58″N 118°11′38″W |
Opening date | 1984 |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | Columbia River |
Height | 175 m (574 ft) |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Lake Revelstoke |
Total capacity | 1.5183 km3 (1,230,900 acre⋅ft) |
Surface area | 11,534 ha (28,501 acres) or 115 km2 (44 sq mi) |
Power Station | |
Operator(s) | BC Hydro |
Commission date | 1984[1] |
Turbines | 5 |
Installed capacity | 2,480 MW |
Capacity factor | 36% |
Annual generation | 7,817 GWh[2] |
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