Blind Canyon Hydro
1424 Bob Barton Road, Wendell, ID 83355Plant Summary Information
Blind Canyon Hydro is ranked #63 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blind Canyon Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Blind Canyon Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,182 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,153 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #127 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #63 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Blind Canyon Aqua Ranch Inc (2013 to 2019) Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Blind Canyon Hydro
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Blind Canyon Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blind Canyon Hydro (54514) |
| Plant Address | 1424 Bob Barton Road, Wendell, ID 83355 |
| Utility | Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. (1851) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.69984, -114.8226 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 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 | 91-28-000 |
| 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 | Irrigation Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Blind Canyon Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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