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List of hydroelectric power stations in the United States

List of hydroelectric power stations in the United States is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of hydroelectric power stations in the United States rather than just read about it. In short: This is a list of operational hydroelectric power stations in the United States with a current nameplate capacity of at least 100 MW. The Hoover Dam in Arizona and Nevada was the first hydroelectric power station in the United States to have a capacity of at least 1,000 MW upon completion in 1936.

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Reference excerpt

This is a list of operational hydroelectric power stations in the United States with a current nameplate capacity of at least 100 MW. The Hoover Dam in Arizona and Nevada was the first hydroelectric power station in the United States to have a capacity of at least 1,000 MW upon completion in 1936. Since then numerous other hydroelectric power stations have surpassed the 1,000 MW threshold, most often through the expansion of existing hydroelectric facilities. All but two states of the United States are home to at least one hydroelectric power station; those without being Delaware and Mississippi.

List of power stations

Under construction This is a list of hydroelectric power stations under construction with an expected nameplate capacity of at least 100 MW.

See also List of power stations in the United States by type List of pumped-storage hydroelectric power stations List of hydroelectric power stations in Canada

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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