ShutdownUnited States

Elk River

Elk River Station was an energy-from-waste plant that operated in Elk River, Minnesota that generated 35 to 42 megawatts of electrical power. The site was originally built as a coal and oil-fired facility in 1950, then construction began on a nuclear power plant (boiling water reactor) in 1959.

Technical Specifications

Capacity
22 MW
Reactor Type
BWR
IAEA ID
596

Timeline

Construction Started
January 1, 1959
Operational From
July 1, 1964
Shutdown Date
February 1, 1968
Current Status
Shutdown

Location

Country
United States
Region
Elk River
Coordinates
45.2970°, -93.5570°

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database