McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project
McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project is a 10 MW hydroelectric power plant in Benton County, Washington, operated by Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1997.
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
- 10 MW
- 9 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1997
- EIA plant ID
- 7511
Where it is
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- County
- Benton County, Washington
- Coordinates
- 45.94, -119.2991
- Balancing authority
- BPAT
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR)
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Every plant Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) reports to EIA →
McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project: FAQ
- Where is McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project?
- In Benton 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 McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project?
- 10 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project?
- EIA-860M names Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) 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 McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) 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 "McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.