Elk River

Permanently Shut Down

Xcel Energy·Elk River, MN·BWR·22 MWe

Technical specifications, photos, nearby jobs, satellite map, contact information, and per diem rates for Elk River.

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Permanently Shut Down

Permanently shut down on 1968-02-01.

Reactor Data

Reactor Units

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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 2026-10-12.

Working Here

Jobs in MN 1 active

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Active nuclear industry job listings in MN from the NukeWorker job board. Click a job title for full details, or click the header to search all jobs in this state.

Per Diem Rates FY 2027

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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

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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

Photos

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Facility Map

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Interactive satellite map showing the facility's geographic location. Marker color indicates current status: green for online, red for offline, orange for reduced power. Click the header to open in Google Maps satellite view.

45.2952, -93.5567

Location & Contact

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Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Address:
Elk River, MN 55330, USA
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Plant Facts

Ownership & Construction

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The utility or company that owns and operates the facility, the architect-engineer responsible for plant design, and the primary construction contractor. Click names to view all facilities by that entity on the map.
Owner/Operator: Xcel Energy
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Technical Specs

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Reactor design specifications including type (PWR/BWR), containment design, nuclear steam supply system manufacturer, thermal and electrical power ratings, and current operational status.
Reactor Type: BWR
NSS Supplier: AC
Net Capacity: 22 MWe

Licensing

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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