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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSDrop 3 (WA)
Drop 3 (WA) is a 1.6 MW out of service hydroelectric plant in Yakima County, Washington, operated by Yakama Power.
Plant statusMothballed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingMay 1932 (completed)
- Mothballed (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.8 MW | Out of service long-term |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.8 MW | Out of service long-term |
Plant details
- Operator
- Yakama Power
- Location
- Yakima County, Washington
- Balancing authority
- BPAT
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Out of service: 1.6 MW
- First unit online
- May 1932
- EIA plant ID
- 6508
Location
46.4231, -120.5600
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem