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Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Unit 3

Photograph of Dresden 3

Location: Morris, IL (23 miles SW of Joliet, IL) in Region III 
Operator: Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Operating License: Issued - 01/12/1971
Renewed License: Issued - 10/28/04
License Expires: 01/12/2031
Docket Number: 05000249

Reactor Type: Boiling Water Reactor
Licensed MWt: 2,957
Reactor Vendor/Type: General Electric Type 3
Containment Type: Wet, Mark I

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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026