Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1
3270 W 600 N, Hurricane, UT 84737Plant Summary Information
Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1 is ranked #14 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in Utah in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2025 to January 2026.
| Plant Name | Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Washington Cnty Wtr Consv Dist |
| Location | Washington County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Last Update | Jan 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 8.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 34.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,717 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #993 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #76 out of 124 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 27 Utah Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1 (52039) |
| Plant Address | 3270 W 600 N, Hurricane, UT 84737 |
| Utility | Washington Cnty Wtr Consv Dist (31613) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.1854, -113.3583 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 8.6 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 | 88-11-000 |
| 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 | Virgin River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc (40165) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1985 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Quail Creek Hydro Plant #1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #991 | Boulder City Betasso Hydro Plant | Boulder, CO | 8.6 GWh |
| #992 | Copenhagen Plant | Copenhagen, NY | 8.6 GWh |
| #994 | Oswegatchie | Edwards, NY | 8.5 GWh |
| #995 | French Landing Dam | Belleville, MI | 8.5 GWh |
| #996 | Dexter Plant | Dexter, NY | 8.4 GWh |
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| #999 | Oswego Falls West | Fulton, NY | 8.1 GWh |
| #1000 | Marshfield 6 | Marshfield, VT | 8.1 GWh |
| #1001 | Vergennes 9 | Vergennes, VT | 8.0 GWh |
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