Chief Joseph

Hayden Rd, Bridgeport, WA 98813

Plant Summary Information

Chief Joseph is ranked #3 out of 1,354 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chief Joseph is comprised of 27 generators and generated 2.6 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Chief Joseph
Utility Name	USACE Northwestern Division
Location	Douglas County, WA
Initial Operation Date	September 1955
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	9.7 TWh
Annual Consumption	33.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #76 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #3 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2 out of 131 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 69 Washington Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Chief Joseph (3921)
Plant Address	Hayden Rd Bridgeport, WA 98813
Utility	USACE Northwestern Division (19400)
Latitude, Longitude	47.9951, -119.6404
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	September 1955
Annual Generation	9.7 TWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Columbia River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA
Grid Voltage	500.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 9 Details Operating December 1955

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	Yes
Uprate Or Derate Completed	March 2022
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1955
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 10 Details Operating September 1955

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1955
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 11 Details Operating September 1955

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1955
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 12 Details Operating September 1955

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1955
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 7 Details Operating November 1956

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 6 Details Operating December 1956

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 8 Details Operating September 1956

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 16 Details Operating November 1957

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 13 Details Operating February 1957

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	Yes
Uprate Or Derate Completed	March 2022
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 5 Details Operating February 1957

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 14 Details Operating July 1957

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 15 Details Operating September 1957

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 1 Details Operating October 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 4 Details Operating February 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 3 Details Operating May 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 2 Details Operating July 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	88.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	88.2 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	47.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 19 Details Operating November 1977

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1977
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 17 Details Operating July 1977

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1977
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 18 Details Operating August 1977

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1977
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 20 Details Operating June 1978

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 21 Details Operating June 1978

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 22 Details Operating June 1978

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 23 Details Operating September 1978

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 24 Details Operating January 1979

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1979
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 25 Details Operating January 1979

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1979
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 26 Details Operating February 1979

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1979
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 27 Details Operating May 1979

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	95 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	95 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1979
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Chief Joseph Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Chief Joseph.

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Camas Solar Project	Ellensburg, WA	1.3 GWh	82.3 mi
Chelan	Wenatchee, WA	465.1 GWh	20.5 mi
Grand Coulee	Grand Coulee, WA	16.3 TWh	30.8 mi
Kettle Falls Generating Station	Kettle Falls, WA	343.8 GWh	82.5 mi
Little Falls (WA)	Ford, WA	229.2 GWh	80.7 mi
Main Canal Headworks	Coulee City, WA	117.5 GWh	30.6 mi
PEC Headworks	Moses Lake, WA	18.4 GWh	58.9 mi
Penstemon Solar Project	Ellensburg, WA	8.4 GWh	82.3 mi
Quincy Chute	Quincy, WA	32.8 GWh	72.2 mi
Rock Island	Wenatchee, WA	2.1 TWh	49.5 mi
Rocky Reach	Wenatchee, WA	5.2 TWh	44.1 mi
Ross	Rockport, WA	448.8 GWh	83 mi
Sagebrush Power Partners	Ellensburg, WA	280.3 GWh	76.9 mi
Summer Falls Power Plant	Coulee City, WA	442.3 GWh	37.7 mi
Swauk Wind LLC	Thorp, WA	9.1 GWh	78.7 mi
Urtica Solar Project	Ellensburg, WA	112.0 MWh	78.5 mi
Vantage Wind Energy LLC	Ellensburg, WA	268.4 GWh	76.2 mi
Wanapum	Beverly, WA	4.2 TWh	79 mi
Wells	Pateros, WA	3.6 TWh	10.9 mi
Wild Horse	Ellensburg, WA	564.1 GWh	71.3 mi