Black Canyon
n/a, Emmet, ID 83617Plant Summary Information
Black Canyon is ranked #25 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Black Canyon is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Black Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Gem County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 58.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 208.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,791 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #460 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Black Canyon
Black Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Black Canyon (6396) |
| Plant Address | , Emmet, ID 83617 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.93046, -116.43717 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 58.8 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 | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Payette River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Black Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #457 | Friant Hydro Facility | Friant, CA | 59.8 GWh |
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| #459 | Schaghticoke | Schaghticoke, NY | 59.0 GWh |
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| #462 | Deer Rips | Auburn, ME | 58.2 GWh |
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