// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☢ Nuclear Power Plant |
| Operator / Branch | Energy Harbor |
| Host County | Beaver County PA |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Beaver Valley Nuclear Plant on the Ohio River in Beaver County Pennsylvania generates 1,800 megawatts for the PJM grid. The plant sits on the Ohio River 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh and any nuclear incident would potentially affect the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The Ohio River downstream contamination risk affects communities in Ohio and West Virginia. The PJM grid depends on Beaver Valley baseload power for the Pittsburgh industrial corridor.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Beaver County with 165,000 residents and Pittsburgh metro with 2.4 million residents 25 miles away. Beaver Valley generates 1,800 MW for the Pittsburgh industrial corridor. Ohio River contamination from a nuclear incident would affect multiple states. PJM grid stability depends on Beaver Valley baseload.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
PA Route 51, Ohio River. Beaver County Emergency Management NRC and PJM coordinate Beaver Valley nuclear emergency Ohio River and Pittsburgh proximity protocols.