Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project
2875 East 930 North, Chester, ID 83421Plant Summary Information
Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project is ranked #54 out of 71 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 959.0 MWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| 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 | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 27.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,015 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #983 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #118 out of 138 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #54 out of 71 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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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 Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 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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|---|---|---|---|
| #973 | Boise R Diversion | Boise, ID | 7.9 GWh |
| #974 | Brigham City | Brigham, UT | 7.8 GWh |
| #975 | Cobble Mountain | Granville, MA | 7.8 GWh |
| #976 | Hamilton Hydro | HAMILTON, OH | 7.8 GWh |
| #977 | Drop 1 | Holtville, CA | 7.8 GWh |
| #978 | Taylor Draw Hydroelectric Facility | Rangely, CO | 7.8 GWh |
| #979 | Sheep Creek Hydro | Northport, WA | 7.8 GWh |
| #980 | Tunnel | Preston, CT | 7.7 GWh |
| #981 | Diana Hydroelectric | Harrisville, NY | 7.7 GWh |
| #982 | LAC Courte Oreilles Hydroelect | Winter, WI | 7.7 GWh |
| #984 | Thornapple | Bruce, WI | 7.6 GWh |
| #985 | Niagara | Vinton, VA | 7.6 GWh |
| #986 | Halsey | Auburn, CA | 7.6 GWh |
| #987 | Wappinger Falls Hydroelectric | Wappinger Falls, NY | 7.6 GWh |
| #988 | Macomb | Malone, NY | 7.5 GWh |
| #989 | Newcastle | Auburn, CA | 7.5 GWh |
| #990 | Superior Falls | Ironwood, MI | 7.5 GWh |
| #991 | Bear Creek (CA) | Shingletown, CA | 7.4 GWh |
| #992 | Pembroke Hydro | Suncook, NH | 7.4 GWh |
| #993 | Slate Creek | Lakehead, CA | 7.3 GWh |
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| Lower No 2 | Idaho Falls, ID | 5.4 GWh | 44.9 mi |
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| Upper Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 44.9 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 163.5 GWh | 43.2 mi |