#6
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in United States
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 11,794,553,354 m³
Grand Coulee Dam
Dam in Grand Coulee, Washington, United States
Grand Coulee Dam is a dam located in Grand Coulee, Washington, United States. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in United States.
Page overview
- Country
- United States
- State
- Washington
- City
- Grand Coulee
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in United States.
#1
Most Powerful Dam in United States
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 6,809 megawatts
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 11,794,553,354 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 168 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 1,592 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 6,809 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,942 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 324 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Grand Coulee Dam is located in Grand Coulee, Washington, United States. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Grand Coulee
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in United States using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Grand Coulee Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Grand Coulee Dam located?
Grand Coulee Dam is located in Grand Coulee, Washington, United States.
What is Grand Coulee Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Grand Coulee Dam is listed as a dam in United States. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Grand Coulee Dam compared with other dams?
Grand Coulee Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in United States. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.