Dworshak Dam Fourth Generating Unit Expansion
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Ahsahka, Idaho, United States
Source: NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
The project involves expanding the Dworshak Dam powerhouse by adding a fourth generating unit in an empty turbine bay constructed over 50 years ago. This expansion aims to increase the dam's capacity by 250-300 MW, improve grid stability, reduce environmental impacts such as Total Dissolved Gas levels, and enhance operational flexibility for fish migration support. The project is in the early desi
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ahsahka, Idaho, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves expanding the Dworshak Dam powerhouse by adding a fourth generating unit in an empty turbine bay constructed over 50 years ago. This expansion aims to increase the dam's capacity by 250-300 MW, improve grid stability, reduce environmental impacts such as Total Dissolved Gas levels, and enhance operational flexibility for fish migration support. The project is in the early design phase with plans for environmental assessments and construction completion expected by Fiscal Year 2036. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Idaho |
City | Ahsahka |
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Source | NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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