Barber Dam
5455 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83712Plant Summary Information
Barber Dam is ranked #55 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Barber Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 687.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Barber Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Barber Pool Hydro LLC |
| Location | Ada County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,536 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,006 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #119 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #55 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Fulcrum Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2023) Barber Pool Hydro LLC (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Barber Dam
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Barber Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Barber Dam (10735) |
| Plant Address | 5455 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83712 |
| Utility | Barber Pool Hydro LLC (66981) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.561, -116.12127 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 01-29-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Boise River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating August 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Barber Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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