Lower Malad
2.5 Miles N, Highway 30, Hagerman, ID 83332Plant Summary Information
Lower Malad is ranked #29 out of 142 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lower Malad is comprised of 1 generator and generated 26.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lower Malad |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 104.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 385.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,433 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #317 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lower Malad
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Lower Malad
Lower Malad Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lower Malad (815) |
| Plant Address | 2.5 Miles N, Highway 30, Hagerman, ID 83332 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.86578, -114.90617 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 104.4 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 | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Big Wood Malad River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LMPR_GNODE001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LMPR_1_G001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.871 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.83 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lower Malad Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Lower Malad.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Dairy Digester | Gooding, ID | 9.0 GWh | 5.8 mi |
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| Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 59.0 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| Cassia Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 35.0 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 17.2 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Fossil Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 20.7 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 68.4 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Koyle Ranch Hydroelectric Project | Gooding, ID | 3.4 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Lower Salmon | Hagerman, ID | 196.7 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Oregon Trail Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.9 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 59.2 GWh | 6 mi |
| Pilgrim Stage Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 30.1 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Thousand Springs | Wendell, ID | 51.8 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Thousand Springs Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 28.6 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| Tuana Gulch Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 27.4 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 27.1 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Upper Malad | Hagerman, ID | 55.3 GWh | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Salmon A | Hagerman, ID | 92.6 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Upper Salmon B | Hagerman, ID | 89.1 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Yahoo Creek | Hagerman, ID | 58.8 GWh | 7.8 mi |