Madison Dam
950 Ennis Lake Road, Ennis, MT 59729Plant Summary Information
Madison Dam is ranked #42 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Madison Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 18.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Madison Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) |
| Location | Madison County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1906 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 76.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 260.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,534 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #408 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
PPL Montana LLC (2013 to 2013) NorthWestern Energy (2014 to 2020) NorthWestern Energy (MT hdro) (2021 to 2021) NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Madison Dam
Madison Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Madison Dam (6422) |
| Plant Address | 950 Ennis Lake Road, Ennis, MT 59729 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (13902) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.48787, -111.63381 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1906 |
| Annual Generation | 76.2 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-185-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Madison River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 100.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MAD5 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| 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 | 1H |
Generator MAD6 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| 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 | 1H |
Generator MAD7 Details Operating January 2022
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator MAD8 Details Operating March 2022
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Madison Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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