Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project
2875 East 930 North, Chester, ID 83421Plant Summary Information
Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project is ranked #53 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc |
| Location | Fremont County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 31.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,799 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #999 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #116 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #53 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project
Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project (56893) |
| Plant Address | 2875 East 930 North, Chester, ID 83421 |
| Utility | Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc (6169) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.01833, -111.58361 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2014 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 8.0 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 | Henry's Fork river |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc (6169) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #989 | Oswegatchie | Edwards, NY | 8.5 GWh |
| #990 | French Landing Dam | Belleville, MI | 8.5 GWh |
| #991 | Dexter Plant | Dexter, NY | 8.4 GWh |
| #992 | Dietrich Drop | Shoshone, ID | 8.3 GWh |
| #993 | Oswego Falls West | Fulton, NY | 8.1 GWh |
| #994 | Marshfield 6 | Marshfield, VT | 8.1 GWh |
| #995 | Vergennes 9 | Vergennes, VT | 8.0 GWh |
| #996 | Saxon Falls | Saxon, WI | 8.0 GWh |
| #997 | Lockport Powerhouse | Lockport, IL | 8.0 GWh |
| #998 | Lake Mathews | Riverside, CA | 8.0 GWh |
| #1000 | Pittsford | Pittsford, VT | 8.0 GWh |
| #1001 | Matilda Hamilton Fee Hydroelectric Stati | Ravenna, KY | 8.0 GWh |
| #1002 | Johnsonville Dam | Johnsonville, NY | 8.0 GWh |
| #1003 | Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 | Pasco, WA | 8.0 GWh |
| #1004 | Phoenix | Sonora, CA | 8.0 GWh |
| #1005 | Boise R Diversion | Boise, ID | 7.9 GWh |
| #1006 | Brigham City | Brigham, UT | 7.8 GWh |
| #1007 | Sibley Mill | Augusta, GA | 7.8 GWh |
| #1008 | Cobble Mountain | Granville, MA | 7.8 GWh |
| #1009 | Hamilton Hydro | HAMILTON, OH | 7.8 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton | Ashton, ID | 32.6 GWh | 6 mi |
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| BYUI Central Energy Facility | Rexburg, ID | 39.8 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Cedar Creek Wind, LLC | Shelley, ID | 458.6 GWh | 53.3 mi |
| City Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 40.4 GWh | 43.1 mi |
| Dry Creek Project | Howe, ID | 10.1 GWh | 56.4 mi |
| Falls River Hydro | Ashton, ID | 47.4 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Felt | Felt, ID | 27.8 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Gem State | Idaho Falls, ID | 108.5 GWh | 48.8 mi |
| Goshen Phase II | Idaho Falls, ID | 369.2 GWh | 40.1 mi |
| Horse Butte Wind I, LLC | Iona, ID | 167.4 GWh | 44.2 mi |
| Island Park | Island Park, ID | 17.9 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Kettle Butte Digester, LLC | Roberts, ID | 9.2 GWh | 43.8 mi |
| Lower No 1 | Idaho Falls, ID | 38.9 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Lower No 2 | Idaho Falls, ID | 5.4 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Meadow Creek Project Company | Idaho Falls, ID | 325.0 GWh | 35.9 mi |
| Old Faithful | Yellowstone, WY | 273.0 MWh | 47.7 mi |
| Palisades Dam | Palisades, ID | 744.4 GWh | 50.9 mi |
| Upper Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 44.9 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 163.5 GWh | 43.2 mi |