Fargo Drop
17456 Garnet Rd, Wilder, ID 83676Plant Summary Information
Fargo Drop is ranked #61 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fargo Drop is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Fargo Drop |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Boise Project Board of Control |
| Location | Canyon County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,221 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,153 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #125 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #61 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Riverside Investments LLC (2013 to 2024) Boise Project Board of Control (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fargo Drop
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Fargo Drop Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fargo Drop (58384) |
| Plant Address | 17456 Garnet Rd, Wilder, ID 83676 |
| Utility | Boise Project Board of Control (58372) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.625, -116.89972 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2013 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Lake Lowell |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Fargo Drop Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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