Rocky Reach

Rocky Reach is a 1 GW hydroelectric power plant in Chelan County, Washington, operated by PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA). EIA-860M lists 11 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1961 and 1974.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
1,349.2 MW
1,253.9 MW net summer
Generating units
11
In service
1961–1974
EIA plant ID
3883

Where it is

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County
Chelan County, Washington
Coordinates
47.5336, -120.2953
Balancing authority
CHPD
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA)
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA) reports to EIA →

Rocky Reach: FAQ

Where is Rocky Reach?
In Chelan County, Washington (WA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Rocky Reach?
1 GW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rocky Reach?
EIA-860M names PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Rocky Reach LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Rocky Reach LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rocky Reach still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.