Ozark Beach
3292 State Hwy Y, Forsyth, MO 65653Plant Summary Information
Ozark Beach is ranked #6 out of 7 hydroelectric power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ozark Beach is comprised of 4 generators and generated 14.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ozark Beach |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Empire District Electric Co |
| Location | Taney County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1931 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 40.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 152.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,466 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #524 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 127 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 7 Missouri Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ozark Beach
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Ozark Beach Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ozark Beach (6280) |
| Plant Address | 3292 State Hwy Y, Forsyth, MO 65653 |
| Utility | Empire District Electric Co (5860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.659, -93.1235 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1931 |
| Annual Generation | 40.3 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | White River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Empire District Electric Co (5860) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDEOZRK_BUN5_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDEOZRK_BUN5_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1931 |
| 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 |
Generator 6 Details Operating June 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDEOZRK_BUN6_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDEOZRK_BUN6_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1931 |
| 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 |
Generator 7 Details Operating June 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDEOZRK_BUN7_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDEOZRK_BUN7_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1931 |
| 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 |
Generator 8 Details Operating June 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDEOZRK_BUN8_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDEOZRK_BUN8_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1931 |
| 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 |
Ozark Beach Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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