Cascade Dam
601 Lake Way, Cascade, ID 83611Plant Summary Information
Cascade Dam is ranked #34 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cascade Dam 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 #4,392 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #559 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #80 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cascade Dam
Cascade Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cascade Dam (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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1983
| 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1984
| 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 |
Cascade Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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