Elk River
Permanently Shut DownXcel Energy·Elk River, MN·BWR·22 MWe
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
1 unit: 1 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River | BWR | - | 22 | 1959-01-01 | 1963-08-24 | 1964-07-01 | 1968-02-01 | Permanent Shutdown |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River | 22 | 24 | 58 | 1962-11-01 | ALLIS CHALMERS | ALLIS CHALMERS |
Operator: RURAL COOPERATIVE POWER ASSOC.
Owner: US Department of Energy
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-14.
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Per Diem Rates FY 2027
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from GSA for FY 2027.
$113
Lodging/Night
$68
M&IE/Day
$181
Total/Day
Standard Rate, MN
Unemployment Benefits MN
Maximum state unemployment insurance benefits for MN. Actual benefits depend on your earnings history and may be lower than the maximum. Data as of Jan 2026.
$914
Max Weekly
26
Max Weeks
$23,764
Max Total
7-day waiting period before benefits begin
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45.2952, -93.5567
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Website:
http://www.xcelenergy.com
Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Elk River Station.
The Elk River Reactor was a small boiling water reactor built next to a coal- and oil-fired power station at Elk River, Minnesota. The power station itself dates to 1950, and the reactor was built as an addition to that existing site.
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Construction of the reactor began in 1959. It was first connected to the grid on August 24, 1963, and permanently shut down on February 1, 1968. The reactor was later decommissioned and dismantled, a process that ended in the early 1970s. The power station continued to run on coal and oil after 1968.
Ownership & Construction
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Owner/Operator:
Xcel Energy
XEL
Xcel Energy Inc.
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Technical Specs
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Licensing
NRC licensing history including docket number, license type and number, construction permit date, operating license issuance, commercial operation date, license renewal, and expiration date.
Const. Permit:
1959-01-01
Operating Lic:
1963-08-24
Commercial Op:
1964-07-01