Revelstoke Dam
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. 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. The dam is operated by BC Hydro.
| Revelstoke Dam | |
|---|---|
Location within British Columbia | |
| 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 |
| Turbines | 5 |
| Installed capacity | 2,480 MW |
| Capacity factor | 36% |
| Annual generation | 7,817 GWh |
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