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    Norway

    Norway Hydroelectric Dam is located near Monticello, Ind., on the Tippecanoe River. The dam creates Lake Shafer - approximately 10 miles long with a maximum depth of 30 feet - which functions as its reservoir. Norway has four generating units capable of producing up to 7,200 kW of electricity per hour.

    Station Statistics

    Unit No. Yr. in Service Net Capacity Primary Fuel
    1 1923 2,000 kW Water
    2 1923 2,000 kW Water
    3 1923 2,000 kW Water
    4 1923 2,000 kW Water

    Oakdale

    Oakdale Hydroelectric Dam is located along the Tippecanoe River south of Monticello, Ind. The dam creates Lake Freeman - approximately 12 miles long with a maximum depth of 45 feet - which functions as its reservoir. Oakdale has 3 generating units capable of producing up to 9,200 kW of electricity per hour.

    Station Statistics

    Unit No. Yr. in Service Net Capacity Primary Fuel
    1 1923 4,400 kW Water
    2 1923 3,400 kW Water
    3 1923 1,400 kW Water