Clear Lake
3696 Canyon Lane, Buhl, ID 83316Plant Summary Information
Clear Lake is ranked #46 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Clear Lake is comprised of 1 generator and generated -16.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Clear Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1937 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 11.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 45.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,984 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #852 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #108 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Clear Lake
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Clear Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Clear Lake (814) |
| Plant Address | 3696 Canyon Lane, Buhl, ID 83316 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.66701, -114.78012 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1937 |
| Annual Generation | 11.8 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 | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Clear Lake Outlet |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1937
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CLPR_GNODE001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CLPR_7_G001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1937 |
| 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 |
Clear Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Lower Malad | Hagerman, ID | 104.4 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Lower Salmon | Hagerman, ID | 196.7 GWh | 13.6 mi |
| Marco Ranch | Jerome, ID | 2.5 GWh | 11.5 mi |
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| Rock Creek I | Twin Falls, ID | 86.0 MWh | 12.5 mi |
| Salmon Falls Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 58.3 GWh | 10.7 mi |
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| Upper Salmon A | Hagerman, ID | 92.6 GWh | 10.1 mi |
| Upper Salmon B | Hagerman, ID | 89.1 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| West Point RNG | Wendell, ID | 13.7 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Yahoo Creek | Hagerman, ID | 58.8 GWh | 12.8 mi |