Largest Run of the River Hydroelectric Power Plant

The following page lists the Largest run of the river hydroelectric power plants. This list includes most power stations that are larger than 100 MW in maximum net capacity, which are currently operational or under construction. Those run of the river hydroelectric power stations that are smaller than 100 MW, and those that are only at a planning/proposal stage may be found in regional lists.

 

 

STATION

COUNTRY

CAPACITY (MW)

Jinping-II Hydroelectric Plant

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4,800

Chief Joseph Dam

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2,620

John Day Dam Hydroelectric Power

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2,160

Beauharnois Hydroelectric Power Plant

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1,903

The Dalles Hydroelectric Dam

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1,779

Ghazi-Barotha Hydropower Project

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1,450

La Grande-1 Hydroelectric Plant

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1,436

Tianshengqiao-II Hydropower Plant

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1,320

Jean-Lesage Hydroelectric Plant

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1,145

Bonneville Lock and Dam

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1,092

Outardes-3 Hydroelectric Plant

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1,026

McNary Hydroelectric Dam

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980

Little Goose Lock and Dam

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932

Lower Granite Lock and Dam

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932

Lower Monumental Lock and Dam

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932

Bersimis 2 Generating Station

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869

Carillon Generating Station

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753

Birecik Dam

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672

Outardes-2 Hydroelectric Plant

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523

Baglihar Dam-Hydroelectric Power Project

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450

Gilgel Gibe II Power Station

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420

Ranganadi Dam

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405