Opal Springs Hydro
Lasalle Lane, Culver, OR 97734Plant Summary Information
Opal Springs Hydro is ranked #40 out of 60 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Opal Springs Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Opal Springs Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deschutes Valley Water District |
| Location | Jefferson County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 24.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 88.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,817 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #706 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #108 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 60 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Desehutes Valley Water District (2013 to 2018) Deschutes Valley Water District (2019 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Opal Springs Hydro
Opal Springs Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Opal Springs Hydro (54251) |
| Plant Address | Lasalle Lane, Culver, OR 97734 |
| Utility | Deschutes Valley Water District (42744) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.49004, -121.29881 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 24.2 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Crooked River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Opal Springs Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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