Dexter
39149 Pengra Road, Lowell, OR 97452Plant Summary Information
Dexter is ranked #32 out of 55 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dexter is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Dexter |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE Northwestern Division |
| Location | Lane County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 43.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 151.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,374 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #508 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #86 out of 275 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 55 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dexter
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Dexter
Dexter Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dexter (3078) |
| Plant Address | 39149 Pengra Road, Lowell, OR 97452 |
| Utility | USACE Northwestern Division (19400) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.9242, -122.8055 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 43.2 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 | Middle Fork Willamette River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 15 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Dexter Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Dexter.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Smith | McKenzie Bridge, OR | 167.9 GWh | 45.4 mi |
| Clearwater 2 | Idleyld Park, OR | 30.5 GWh | 49.5 mi |
| Cougar | Lowell, OR | 72.3 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility | Cottage Grove, OR | 8.5 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Falls Creek | Cascadia, OR | 11.8 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Fish Creek | Idleyld Park, OR | 33.5 GWh | 48.3 mi |
| Foster | Foster, OR | 65.2 GWh | 34.5 mi |
| Green Peter | Foster, OR | 115.6 GWh | 38.4 mi |
| Hills Creek | Oakridge, OR | 115.9 GWh | 24.1 mi |
| IP Springfield Oregon | Springfield, OR | 180.9 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Lacomb Irrigation District | Lebanon, OR | 3.8 GWh | 46.9 mi |
| Lemolo 1 | Idleyld Park, OR | 120.1 GWh | 48.1 mi |
| Lemolo 2 | Toketee Falls, OR | 149.5 GWh | 48.8 mi |
| Lookout Point | Lowell, OR | 227.0 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Seneca Sustainable Energy LLC | Eugene, OR | 120.7 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Short Mountain | Eugene, OR | 25.0 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Slide Creek | Idleyld Park, OR | 57.0 GWh | 46.6 mi |
| Soda Springs | Idleyld Park, OR | 51.9 GWh | 45.3 mi |
| Toketee Falls | Idleyld Park, OR | 208.4 GWh | 48.4 mi |
| Univ of Oregon Central Power Station | Eugene, OR | 567.1 MWh | 15.9 mi |