Chief Joseph

Hayden Rd, Bridgeport, WA 98813

Plant Summary Information

Chief Joseph is ranked #3 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chief Joseph is comprised of 27 generators and generated 3.0 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant NameChief Joseph
Utility NameUSACE Northwestern Division
LocationDouglas County, WA
Initial Operation DateSeptember 1955
Last Update Aug 2024
Annual Generation 8.9 TWh
Annual Consumption 33.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #75 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #3 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #3 out of 134 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Chief Joseph Details

Summary Information
Plant NameChief Joseph (3921)
Plant AddressHayden Rd, Bridgeport, WA 98813
UtilityUSACE Northwestern Division (19400)
Latitude, Longitude47.9951, -119.6404
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation DateSeptember 1955
Annual Generation 8.9 TWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityBonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceColumbia River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerBonneville Power Administration (1738) WA
Grid Voltage 500.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 9 Details Operating December 1955

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1955
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 10 Details Operating September 1955

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1955
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 11 Details Operating September 1955

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1955
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 12 Details Operating September 1955

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1955
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 7 Details Operating November 1956

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1956
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 6 Details Operating December 1956

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1956
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 8 Details Operating September 1956

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1956
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 16 Details Operating November 1957

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1957
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 13 Details Operating February 1957

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1957
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 5 Details Operating February 1957

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1957
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 14 Details Operating July 1957

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1957
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 15 Details Operating September 1957

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1957
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 1 Details Operating October 1958

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1958
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 4 Details Operating February 1958

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1958
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 3 Details Operating May 1958

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1958
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 2 Details Operating July 1958

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity88.2 MW
Winter Capacity88.2 MW
Minimum Load47.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1958
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 19 Details Operating November 1977

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1977
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 17 Details Operating July 1977

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1977
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 18 Details Operating August 1977

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1977
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 20 Details Operating June 1978

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1978
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 21 Details Operating June 1978

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1978
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 22 Details Operating June 1978

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1978
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 23 Details Operating September 1978

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1978
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 24 Details Operating January 1979

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1979
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 25 Details Operating January 1979

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1979
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 26 Details Operating February 1979

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1979
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 27 Details Operating May 1979

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity95 MW
Winter Capacity95 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1979
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Chief Joseph Plant Owners

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