Moderate Risk ⚡ Power Plant / Substation  ·  Arizona

Navajo Generating Station AZ Site

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  ARIZONA

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚡ Power Plant / Substation
Primary Risk Radius
5
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
20
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type⚡ Power Plant / Substation
Operator / BranchSalt River Project / Various
Host CountyCoconino County AZ
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius5 miles
Secondary Risk Radius20 miles

// Strategic Significance

The Navajo Generating Station site near Page Arizona was until its closure in 2019 the largest coal-fired power plant in the western US generating 2,250 megawatts for the Southwest grid. The closure of Navajo Generating Station required significant replacement power development across the Southwest and demonstrated the grid transition challenges facing the region. The site on Navajo Nation land raises ongoing environmental justice and economic development questions.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Coconino County with 140,000 residents and Navajo Nation communities. The closure of Navajo Generating Station required major Southwest grid adjustments. The site demonstrates grid transition challenges. Navajo Nation economic development concerns from the closure remain unresolved.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-89, AZ Route 98, Page. Coconino County and Navajo Nation Emergency Management coordinate grid transition protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone