Copper Dam Plant
1900 Copper Dam Road, Hood River, OR 97031Plant Summary Information
Copper Dam Plant is ranked #44 out of 60 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Copper Dam Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Copper Dam Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Farmer's Irrigation District |
| Location | Hood River County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 57.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,359 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #838 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #155 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 60 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Copper Dam Plant
Copper Dam Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Copper Dam Plant (10323) |
| Plant Address | 1900 Copper Dam Road, Hood River, OR 97031 |
| Utility | Farmer's Irrigation District (6201) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.66523, -121.52376 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 83-400-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Hood River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 4.30 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TURGO Details Operating September 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Copper Dam Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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