Cabinet Gorge
61940 Hwy 200, Clark Fork, ID 83811Plant Summary Information
Cabinet Gorge is ranked #47 out of 1,311 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cabinet Gorge is comprised of 4 generators and generated 206.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cabinet Gorge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avista Corp |
| Location | Bonner County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 886.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #819 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #47 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cabinet Gorge
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Cabinet Gorge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cabinet Gorge (833) |
| Plant Address | 61940 Hwy 200, Clark Fork, ID 83811 |
| Utility | Avista Corp (20169) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.08444, -116.05306 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 886.3 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 | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Clark Fork River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating November 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 63 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 48 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 79.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cabinet Gorge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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