Ashton
1338 N 3300 E, Ashton, ID 83420Plant Summary Information
Ashton is ranked #36 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ashton is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ashton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PacifiCorp |
| Location | Fremont County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1917 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 28.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 102.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,945 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #611 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #88 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ashton
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Ashton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ashton (825) |
| Plant Address | 1338 N 3300 E, Ashton, ID 83420 |
| Utility | PacifiCorp (14354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.07863, -111.49733 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1917 |
| Annual Generation | 28.0 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Henrys Fork Of The Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1917 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1925 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1925 |
| 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 |
Ashton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #601 | Aziscohos Hydroelectric Project | Wilson Mills, ME | 29.8 GWh |
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| #603 | Norway (MI) | Norway, MI | 29.5 GWh |
| #604 | Croton | Newaygo, MI | 29.5 GWh |
| #605 | Deerfield 2 | Conway, MA | 29.4 GWh |
| #606 | Michigamme Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 29.4 GWh |
| #607 | Buchanan Dam (TX) | Buchanan Dam, TX | 29.2 GWh |
| #608 | Green Mountain | Kremmling, CO | 28.5 GWh |
| #609 | Eagle | Croghan, NY | 28.4 GWh |
| #610 | Bypass | Hazelton, ID | 28.2 GWh |
| #612 | Bridgewater | Morganton, NC | 28.0 GWh |
| #613 | Opal Springs Hydro | Culver, OR | 28.0 GWh |
| #614 | Broadwater Power Project | Toston, MT | 27.9 GWh |
| #615 | Sherman | Rowe, MA | 27.8 GWh |
| #616 | Proctor | Proctor, VT | 27.8 GWh |
| #617 | Foote | Oscoda, MI | 27.6 GWh |
| #618 | Berrien Springs | Berrien Springs, MI | 27.3 GWh |
| #619 | Big Falls | Glen Fora, WI | 27.3 GWh |
| #620 | Wilson Lake Hydroelectric Project | Eden, ID | 27.3 GWh |
| #621 | Monroe (NE) | Monroe, NE | 27.2 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| BYUI Central Energy Facility | Rexburg, ID | 37.7 GWh | 23.1 mi |
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| City Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 39.6 GWh | 48.9 mi |
| Dry Creek Project | Howe, ID | 7.8 GWh | 60.8 mi |
| Falls River Hydro | Ashton, ID | 43.2 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Felt | Felt, ID | 24.2 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| Gem State | Idaho Falls, ID | 117.2 GWh | 54.6 mi |
| Goshen Phase II | Idaho Falls, ID | 337.1 GWh | 45.5 mi |
| Horse Butte Wind I, LLC | Iona, ID | 158.0 GWh | 49.2 mi |
| Island Park | Island Park, ID | 9.7 GWh | 24 mi |
| Kettle Butte Digester, LLC | Roberts, ID | 9.2 GWh | 49.7 mi |
| Lake (WY) | Yellowstone, WY | 96.0 MWh | 51.3 mi |
| Lower No 1 | Idaho Falls, ID | 41.6 GWh | 50.7 mi |
| Lower No 2 | Idaho Falls, ID | 3.8 GWh | 50.7 mi |
| Meadow Creek Project Company | Idaho Falls, ID | 292.3 GWh | 41.2 mi |
| Old Faithful | Yellowstone, WY | 203.0 MWh | 41.8 mi |
| Palisades Dam | Palisades, ID | 657.3 GWh | 53.4 mi |
| Upper Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 44.8 GWh | 45.6 mi |
| Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 143.7 GWh | 48.5 mi |