John Day
Rufus, Oregon
- Capacity
- 2,160 MW
- Status
- Operating
- Fuel
- Hydroelectric
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Operator
- USACE Northwestern Division
- City
- Rufus
- County
- Sherman County
- State
- Oregon
- Operational date
- August 1968
- Balancing authority
- BPAT
John Day is a 2,160 MW hydroelectric power plant in Rufus, Oregon. Operated by USACE Northwestern Division, it has been operating since 1968. The facility is located in Sherman County, within the BPAT balancing authority.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)