La Grande-4 generating station
The La Grande-4 is a hydroelectric generating station on the La Grande River that is part of Hydro-Québec's James Bay Project. The station can generate 2,779 MW and was commissioned in 1984–1986. It generates electricity through the reservoir and dam system.

The spillways of the La Grande 4.
La Grande-4 generating station | |
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Aerial view of the La Grande-4 reservoir and dam | |
Official name | La Grande-4 |
Location | Baie-James, Quebec, Canada |
Coordinates | 53°53′10″N 73°27′45″W |
Opening date | 1986 |
Owner(s) | Hydro-Québec |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | La Grande River |
Height | 125 m (410 ft) |
Length | 3,800 m (12,500 ft) |
Spillway capacity | 7,335 m3/s (259,033 cu ft/s) |
Reservoir | |
Creates | LG-4 Reservoir |
Surface area | 765 km2 (295 sq mi) |
Power Station | |
Hydraulic head | 116.7 m (383 ft) |
Turbines | 9 × 308.8 MW (Francis turbine) |
Installed capacity | 2,779 MW |
Hydro-Québec, The La Grande Complex visitor booklet, 2004, ISBN 2-550-41276-1 |
See also
- List of largest power stations in Canada
- List of hydroelectric stations in Quebec
- Reservoirs and dams in Canada
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