Thousand Springs
1230A Thousand Springs Grade, Wendell, ID 83355Plant Summary Information
Thousand Springs is ranked #27 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Thousand Springs is comprised of 1 generator and generated 14.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Thousand Springs |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1912 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 54.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 195.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,932 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #480 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Thousand Springs
Thousand Springs Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Thousand Springs (820) |
| Plant Address | 1230A Thousand Springs Grade, Wendell, ID 83355 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.74054, -114.83672 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1912 |
| Annual Generation | 54.2 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 | Thousand Springs |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.74 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.74 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Thousand Springs Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #473 | Johnson 1 | Elwood, NE | 55.8 GWh |
| #474 | Crescent | Crescent, NY | 55.8 GWh |
| #475 | Beardsley | None, CA | 55.7 GWh |
| #476 | Vischer Ferry | Rexford, NY | 55.6 GWh |
| #477 | Fond Du Lac | Duluth, MN | 54.3 GWh |
| #478 | C W Tippy | Wellston, MI | 54.2 GWh |
| #479 | Dix Dam | Harrodsburg, KY | 54.2 GWh |
| #481 | Mystic | Fishtail, MT | 53.7 GWh |
| #482 | J P Priest | Nashville, TN | 53.6 GWh |
| #483 | Mormon Flat | Apache Junction, AZ | 53.5 GWh |
| #484 | Mcindoes | Barnet, VT | 53.3 GWh |
| #485 | Fontenelle | Le Barge, WY | 53.3 GWh |
| #486 | Laurel Dam | London, KY | 53.2 GWh |
| #487 | Ozark Beach | Forsyth, MO | 53.2 GWh |
| #488 | Stockton Hydro | Stockton, MO | 53.0 GWh |
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| #490 | Hannawa | Pierrepont, NY | 52.5 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Thousand Springs.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Dairy Digester | Gooding, ID | 8.8 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Blind Canyon Hydro | Wendell, ID | 4.4 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 69.4 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Clear Lake | Buhl, ID | 16.7 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| Fossil Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 24.5 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Lateral 10 Ventures | Buhl, ID | 1.4 GWh | 7 mi |
| Little Mac Project | Buhl, ID | 5.0 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Lower Malad | Hagerman, ID | 102.0 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Lower Salmon | Hagerman, ID | 232.0 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Oregon Trail Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 40.6 GWh | 10.4 mi |
| Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 67.8 GWh | 10.6 mi |
| Pilgrim Stage Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.3 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Salmon Falls Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 64.4 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Thousand Springs Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.1 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Tuana Gulch Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 29.3 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Upper Malad | Hagerman, ID | 58.3 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Upper Salmon A | Hagerman, ID | 108.0 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| Upper Salmon B | Hagerman, ID | 102.3 GWh | 4 mi |
| West Point RNG | Wendell, ID | 5.2 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Yahoo Creek | Hagerman, ID | 68.4 GWh | 8 mi |