Peace Canyon Dam
| Peace Canyon Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location |
Hudson's Hope, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 55°58′55″N 121°59′40″W / 55.98194°N 121.99444°WCoordinates: 55°58′55″N 121°59′40″W / 55.98194°N 121.99444°W |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Peace River |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Dinosaur Lake |
| Power station | |
| Installed capacity | 700 MW |
| Annual generation | 3,500 GWh |
The Peace Canyon Dam is a large hydroelectric dam on the Peace River in northern British Columbia, Canada. It is located 6 km (4 mi) southwest of Hudson's Hope, 23 km (14 mi) downstream from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
The 50 m (164 ft) high concrete dam, completed in 1980, impounds a 21 km (13 mi) long reservoir, called Dinosaur Lake. Together, the four generating units of the complex have a peak capacity of 700 MW, and typically produce over 3,500 GWh of electricity per year.
Visitor Centre
The Peace Canyon Dam Visitor's Centre features exhibits about the dam, hydroelectricity, and the area's natural and cultural history. The centre is open seasonally and admission is free.
See also
- List of electrical generating stations in Canada
- Site C dam