Elk River Reactor

The Elk River Reactor was constructed by the AEC as part of its power reactor demonstration program. The Rural Cooperative Power Association received a contract for the dismantling of the reactor and the removal of all detectable reactor radioactivity when operations ceased.

Alternative Names

• Elk River Facility
• United Power Association

Type of Facility

• Department of Energy

Covered by EEOICPA

• Part B and Part E

EEOICPA Covered Years

• 1962-1968

Contractors

• Rural Cooperative Power Association (dismantling and removal)

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• FUSRAP Considered Site

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