Parker Dam— 120 MW Hydroelectric
Parker Dam is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the United States, operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation since its commissioning in 1943. This facility generates electricity using hydro power, contributing to the renewable energy capacity of the country. Ranked as the 167th largest hydro plant in the United States, Parker Dam accounts for 0.1% of the total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. In comparison to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, Parker Dam is approximately one-fifty-sixth the size. Hydropower is an important part of the United States' renewable energy mix, providing a stable and consistent source of electricity. The country's diverse water resources enable significant hydroelectric generation, particularly in regions with ample river systems. The plant is located in Arizona, approximately 50 miles from the city of Lake Havasu.
83 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,930. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
83 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
U S Bureau of Reclamation operates 59 plants totalling 15,054 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 2,734 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Parker Dam is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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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