Dworshak

1428 North Fork Drive, Ahsahka, ID 83520

Plant Summary Information

Dworshak is ranked #28 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Dworshak is comprised of 3 generators and generated 154.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Dworshak
Utility Name	USACE Northwestern Division
Location	Clearwater County, ID
Initial Operation Date	September 1974
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	1.4 TWh
Annual Consumption	5.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #601 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 76 Idaho Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Dworshak (840)
Plant Address	1428 North Fork Drive, Ahsahka, ID 83520
Utility	USACE Northwestern Division (19400)
Latitude, Longitude	46.5143, -116.2977
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	September 1974
Annual Generation	1.4 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	Clearwater River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Bonneville Power Administration (1738) ID
Grid Voltage	500.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	259 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	259 MW
Winter Capacity	220 MW
Minimum Load	220 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1974
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	103 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	103 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	103 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	103 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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