Dayton Hydro
1963 North 3103 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350Plant Summary Information
Dayton Hydro is ranked #6 out of 8 hydroelectric power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dayton Hydro is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Dayton Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | LaSalle County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 35.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,259 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #906 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #158 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 8 Illinois Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Midwest Hydro LLC (2013 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dayton Hydro
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Dayton Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dayton Hydro (10520) |
| Plant Address | 1963 North 3103 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.38779, -88.78966 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 84-490-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Fox River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Dayton Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Midwest Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Midwest Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
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