Hoot Lake
1012 Water Plant Road, Fergus Falls, MN 56537Plant Summary Information
Hoot Lake is ranked #20 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hoot Lake is comprised of 1 generator and generated 729.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Hoot Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Otter Tail Power Co |
| Location | Otter Tail County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1914 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,819 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,235 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #351 out of 695 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hoot Lake
Hoot Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hoot Lake (1943) |
| Plant Address | 1012 Water Plant Road Fergus Falls, MN 56537 |
| Utility | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.29064, -96.04325 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1914 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 GWh |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Otter Tail River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator H1 Details Operating September 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1914 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Hoot Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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