Laforge-1 generating station

The Laforge-1 is a hydroelectric power station on the Laforge River, a tributary of the La Grande River, and is part of Hydro-Québec's James Bay Project. Commissioned in 1993–1994, it generates up to 878 MW through the reservoir and dam system.

Laforge-1 generating station
Aerial view of the Laforge-1 dam and reservoir
Official name	Laforge-1
Location	Baie-James, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates	54°10′00″N 72°37′00″W
Opening date	1994
Owner(s)	Hydro-Québec
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Laforge River
Spillway capacity	2,510 m3/s (88,640 cu ft/s)
Reservoir
Creates	Laforge-1 Reservoir
Surface area	1,288 km2 (497 sq mi)
Power Station
Hydraulic head	57.3 m (188 ft)
Turbines	6 × 146.3 MW (Francis turbine)
Installed capacity	878 MW
Hydro-Québec, The La Grande Complex visitor booklet, 2004, ISBN 2-550-41276-1

See also

• Canada portal
• Water portal
• Renewable energy portal

• List of largest power stations in Canada
• Reservoirs and dams in Canada

External links

• Hydro-Québec's La Grande Complex
• La Grande System
• Laforge-1