Little Goose
1001 Little Goose Dam Road, Dayton, WA 99328Plant Summary Information
Little Goose is ranked #27 out of 1,323 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Little Goose is comprised of 6 generators and generated 565.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Little Goose |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE Northwestern Division |
| Location | Columbia County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1970 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #604 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 68 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Little Goose
Little Goose Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Little Goose (3926) |
| Plant Address | 1001 Little Goose Dam Road, Dayton, WA 99328 |
| Utility | USACE Northwestern Division (19400) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.5838, -118.0273 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 TWh |
| 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 | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1970
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 135 MW |
| Minimum Load | 51.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1970
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 135 MW |
| Minimum Load | 51.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details OA January 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 135 MW |
| Minimum Load | 51.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating February 1978
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 135 MW |
| Minimum Load | 59.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details OA June 1978
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 135 MW |
| Minimum Load | 59.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 135 MW |
| Minimum Load | 59.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Little Goose Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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