Mink Creek Hydro
8600 East Mink Creek Road, Preston, ID 83263Plant Summary Information
Mink Creek Hydro is ranked #49 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mink Creek Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mink Creek Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mink Creek Hydro Entity |
| Location | Franklin County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 31.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,677 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #943 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #113 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #49 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mink Creek Hydro
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Mink Creek Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mink Creek Hydro (10325) |
| Plant Address | 8600 East Mink Creek Road, Preston, ID 83263 |
| Utility | Mink Creek Hydro Entity (6288) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.26084, -111.66559 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 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 | 8646, 85-618-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Mink Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 4.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1986 |
| 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 |
Mink Creek Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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