Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project

2875 East 930 North, Chester, ID 83421

Plant Summary Information

Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project is ranked #54 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 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 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	Jun 2026
Annual Generation	6.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	26.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,496 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,001 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #118 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants
Ranked #54 out of 74 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 Jun 2026
Initial Operation Date	May 2014
Annual Generation	6.8 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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
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
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
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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