Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility
37999 Spillway Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424Plant Summary Information
Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility is ranked #48 out of 58 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 833.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dorena Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Lane County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,793 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #951 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #167 out of 281 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 58 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility
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Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility (59357) |
| Plant Address | 37999 Spillway Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 |
| Utility | Dorena Hydro, LLC (59140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.78667, -122.95806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 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 | 11-77-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Dorena Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 20.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator FRNCS Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator KAPLN Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater 1 | Idleyld Park, OR | 35.0 GWh | 48.3 mi |
| Clearwater 2 | Idleyld Park, OR | 30.5 GWh | 45.2 mi |
| Cougar | Lowell, OR | 72.3 GWh | 42.7 mi |
| Dexter | Lowell, OR | 43.2 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Douglas County Forest Products | Roseburg, OR | 19.5 GWh | 39.8 mi |
| Fish Creek | Idleyld Park, OR | 33.5 GWh | 43.6 mi |
| Foster | Foster, OR | 65.2 GWh | 45.7 mi |
| Green Peter | Foster, OR | 115.6 GWh | 50.1 mi |
| Hills Creek | Oakridge, OR | 115.9 GWh | 27.2 mi |
| IP Springfield Oregon | Springfield, OR | 180.9 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Lemolo 1 | Idleyld Park, OR | 120.1 GWh | 46.3 mi |
| Lemolo 2 | Toketee Falls, OR | 149.5 GWh | 44.7 mi |
| Lookout Point | Lowell, OR | 227.0 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| Roseburg LFG | Roseburg, OR | 5.9 GWh | 46.6 mi |
| Seneca Sustainable Energy LLC | Eugene, OR | 120.7 GWh | 25.3 mi |
| Short Mountain | Eugene, OR | 25.0 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Slide Creek | Idleyld Park, OR | 57.0 GWh | 41.8 mi |
| Soda Springs | Idleyld Park, OR | 51.9 GWh | 40.3 mi |
| Toketee Falls | Idleyld Park, OR | 208.4 GWh | 43.8 mi |
| Univ of Oregon Central Power Station | Eugene, OR | 567.1 MWh | 19 mi |