Beaver Creek Wind
638 219th S, Ogden, IA 50212Plant Summary Information
Beaver Creek Wind is ranked #21 out of 1,355 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beaver Creek Wind generated 393.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Beaver Creek Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Boone County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #624 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 278 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Beaver Creek Wind
Beaver Creek Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beaver Creek Wind (61079) |
| Plant Address | 638 219th S, Ogden, IA 50212 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.10696, -94.16464 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.BEAVERCR |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.BEAVERCR |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 170 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 170 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 85 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 85 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V110-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 312 |
Generator GT1 Details Operating October 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.BEAVERCR |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.BEAVERCR |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 170 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 170 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 85 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 85 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V110-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 312 |
Beaver Creek Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Story City | Story City, IA | 97.0 MWh | 29.4 mi |
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