Oxbow (OR)
OR Highway 86 at the Snake R., Oxbow, OR 97840Plant Summary Information
Oxbow (OR) is ranked #40 out of 1,311 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oxbow (OR) is comprised of 4 generators and generated 168.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Oxbow (OR) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Baker County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1961 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 990.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #752 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 275 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 55 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Oxbow (OR)
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Oxbow (OR) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oxbow (OR) (3014) |
| Plant Address | OR Highway 86 at the Snake R., Oxbow, OR 97840 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.97164, -116.83504 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 990.3 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 | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE014 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G014 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.87 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55.66 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1961 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2031 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2030 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE011 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G011 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 53.98 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55.66 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1961 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2028 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE012 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G012 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54.82 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54.82 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1961 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2029 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OBPR_GNODE013 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OBPR_2_G013 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54.82 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54.82 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1961 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 12.9 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2030 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2029 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Oxbow (OR) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Baker City Solar | Baker City, OR | 30.4 GWh | 49.1 mi |
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| Hells Canyon | Oxbow, OR | 2.0 TWh | 19.9 mi |
| Hyline Solar Center, LLC | Ontario, OR | 19.5 GWh | 57.3 mi |
| Jett Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 24.8 GWh | 43.5 mi |
| Lime Wind | Huntington, OR | 5.4 GWh | 45.1 mi |
| Morgan Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 7.3 GWh | 71.5 mi |
| Ontario Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 7.5 GWh | 60.1 mi |
| Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 23.5 GWh | 43.5 mi |
| Railroad Solar Center, LLC | Ontario, OR | 10.0 GWh | 68.5 mi |
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| Vale Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 6.2 GWh | 63.7 mi |
| Verde Light Community Solar | Ontario, OR | 6.8 GWh | 65.2 mi |
| Wallowa Falls | Joseph, OR | 2.9 GWh | 27.5 mi |
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