South Dry Creek Hydro
South Dry Creek Rd, Red Lodge, MT 59068Plant Summary Information
South Dry Creek Hydro is ranked #23 out of 23 hydroelectric power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Dry Creek Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 302.0 MWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | South Dry Creek Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hydrodynamics Inc |
| Location | Carbon County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1985 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 696.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,139 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,286 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #71 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Dry Creek Hydro
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South Dry Creek Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Dry Creek Hydro (10138) |
| Plant Address | South Dry Creek Rd, Red Lodge, MT 59068 |
| Utility | Hydrodynamics Inc (9370) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.20634, -109.1652 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 696.0 MWh |
| 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 | 85-212-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Rock Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 50.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
South Dry Creek Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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