Cascade Dam (ID)

601 Lake Way, Cascade, ID 83611

Plant Summary Information

Cascade Dam (ID) is ranked #34 out of 75 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cascade Dam (ID) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Cascade Dam (ID)
Utility Name	Idaho Power Co
Location	Valley County, ID
Initial Operation Date	December 1983
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	37.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	129.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,456 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #560 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #80 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants
Ranked #34 out of 75 Idaho Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cascade Dam (ID) (813)
Plant Address	601 Lake Way, Cascade, ID 83611
Utility	Idaho Power Co (9191)
Latitude, Longitude	44.5256, -116.0483
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	December 1983
Annual Generation	37.4 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	Idaho Power Company (IPCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	N Fork Of The Payette River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Idaho Power Co (9191) ID
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CDPO_6_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CDPO_6_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	6.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	6.84 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CDPO_6_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CDPO_6_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	6.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	6.75 MW
Winter Capacity	0.82 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1984
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#562	Tims Ford	Winchester, TN	37.3 GWh
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#564	Higley	Colton, NY	37.2 GWh
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