Dam 2— 102.6 MW Hydroelectric
Dam 2 is a 102.6 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Arkansas, United States, operated by Arkansas Electric Coop Corp since its commissioning in 1999. This facility harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, contributing to the state's hydroelectric capacity. It ranks as the 193rd largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 102.6 MW, it represents 0.09% of the total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW in the country. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, this facility is approximately 1.5% the size. Hydropower is an important renewable energy source in the United States, contributing about 6% of the total electricity generation. The Dam 2 plant utilizes the natural flow of water from nearby rivers, supporting Arkansas's commitment to renewable energy. It is located approximately 100 km northwest of Little Rock in the southeastern region of the state.
27 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,083. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,898 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,265 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
27 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Arkansas Electric Coop Corp operates 10 plants totalling 2,175 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 3,491 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Dam 2 is a hydro power plant producing approximately 360 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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