Oxbow (OR)
OR Highway 86 at the Snake R., Oxbow, OR 97840Plant Summary Information
Oxbow (OR) is ranked #42 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oxbow (OR) is comprised of 4 generators and generated 152.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Oxbow (OR) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Baker County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1961 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 900.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #798 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 60 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
Map of Oxbow (OR)
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Oxbow (OR).
Monthly Net Generation for Oxbow (OR)
Oxbow (OR) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oxbow (OR) (3014) |
| Plant Address | OR Highway 86 at the Snake R., Oxbow, OR 97840 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.97164, -116.83504 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 900.1 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE014 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G014 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Other Modifications | August 2029 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE011 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G011 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Other Modifications | September 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE012 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G012 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Other Modifications | September 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE013 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G013 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Other Modifications | August 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Oxbow (OR) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Lower Granite | Pomeroy, WA | 1.3 TWh |
| #33 | Noxon Rapids | Noxon, MT | 1.3 TWh |
| #34 | Colgate | Dobbins, CA | 1.3 TWh |
| #35 | Kentucky Dam | Grand Rivers, KY | 1.2 TWh |
| #36 | Pickwick Landing Dam | Pickwick Dam, TN | 1.1 TWh |
| #37 | Wheeler Dam | Town Creek, AL | 1.1 TWh |
| #38 | Safe Harbor | Conestoga, PA | 989.2 GWh |
| #39 | Holtwood | Holtwood, PA | 949.8 GWh |
| #40 | Devil Canyon | San Bernardino, CA | 925.8 GWh |
| #41 | Davis Dam | Kingman, AZ | 908.9 GWh |
| #43 | Yellowtail | Hardin, MT | 846.0 GWh |
| #44 | Mossyrock | Silver Creek, WA | 844.5 GWh |
| #45 | Keokuk | Keokuk, IA | 834.9 GWh |
| #46 | Cabinet Gorge | Clark Fork, ID | 815.7 GWh |
| #47 | Fontana Dam | Fontana Dam, NC | 813.6 GWh |
| #48 | Watts Bar Hydro | Spring City, TN | 812.4 GWh |
| #49 | Selis Ksanka Qlispe | Polson, MT | 804.8 GWh |
| #50 | Big Creek 3 | Auberry, CA | 783.0 GWh |
| #51 | Round Butte | Madras, OR | 780.2 GWh |
| #52 | Big Bend Dam | Chamberlain, SD | 770.5 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Oxbow (OR).
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker City Solar | Baker City, OR | 29.5 GWh | 49.1 mi |
| Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 26.8 GWh | 48.7 mi |
| Brownlee | Cambridge, ID | 2.1 TWh | 9.8 mi |
| Cascade Dam | Cascade, ID | 35.5 GWh | 49.4 mi |
| Durbin Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 22.9 GWh | 49 mi |
| El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek | New Meadows, ID | 3.6 GWh | 30.5 mi |
| Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm | Union, OR | 312.3 GWh | 48.6 mi |
| Hells Canyon | Oxbow, OR | 1.8 TWh | 19.9 mi |
| Hyline Solar Center, LLC | Ontario, OR | 18.3 GWh | 57.3 mi |
| Jett Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 25.7 GWh | 43.5 mi |
| Lime Wind | Huntington, OR | 4.8 GWh | 45.1 mi |
| Morgan Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 6.3 GWh | 71.5 mi |
| Ontario Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 5.7 GWh | 60.1 mi |
| Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 25.2 GWh | 43.5 mi |
| Railroad Solar Center, LLC | Ontario, OR | 9.8 GWh | 68.5 mi |
| Tamarack Energy Partnership | New Meadows, ID | 12.6 GWh | 21.9 mi |
| Thunderegg Solar Center, LLC | Nyssa, OR | 17.4 GWh | 72.3 mi |
| Vale Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 5.7 GWh | 63.7 mi |
| Wallowa Falls | Joseph, OR | 1.6 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| Willow Spring Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 29.0 GWh | 46.1 mi |