Rancho Seco
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Squirreleen
N 38° 20.771 W 121° 07.338
10S E 664085 N 4245893
Decommissioned plant southeast of Sacramento, CA.
Waymark Code: WM3V47
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member GeoBlank
Views: 65
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Managed by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), this plant was operational only from 1975 to 1989. Although it was licensed to operate until 2008, it was closed by public referendum in 1989. Decommission activities are ongoing. The 2 giant cooling towers are visible for miles around the area.
Operational: No

Visitor Center: No

Year Built: 04/01/1975

Year Retired: 06/06/1989

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