Upper Malad
2.5 Miles N, Highway 30, Hagerman, ID 83332Plant Summary Information
Upper Malad is ranked #22 out of 56 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upper Malad is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Upper Malad |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 52.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 189.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,893 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #481 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 121 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 56 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upper Malad
Upper Malad Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upper Malad (823) |
| Plant Address | 2.5 Miles N, Highway 30, Hagerman, ID 83332 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.86427, -114.88554 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 52.2 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 | Big Wood Malad River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UMPR_GNODE001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UMPR_7_G001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.857 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1948 |
| 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 |
Upper Malad Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #473 | Thousand Springs | Wendell, ID | 54.2 GWh |
| #474 | Kilbourn | Wisconsin Dells, WI | 54.0 GWh |
| #475 | Hannawa | Pierrepont, NY | 53.9 GWh |
| #476 | Hiram | Hiram, ME | 53.8 GWh |
| #477 | Beardslee | Little Falls, NY | 53.2 GWh |
| #478 | Milford Hydro Station | Milford, ME | 53.0 GWh |
| #479 | Walterville | Springfield, OR | 52.8 GWh |
| #480 | Victoria Dam | Rockland, MI | 52.7 GWh |
| #482 | Falls Village | Falls Village, CT | 52.1 GWh |
| #483 | Johnson 1 | Elwood, NE | 52.0 GWh |
| #484 | Peavy Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 51.4 GWh |
| #485 | Smith Falls Hydro Project | Bonners Ferry, ID | 50.9 GWh |
| #486 | New Badger | Kaukauna, WI | 50.8 GWh |
| #487 | Chandler | Benton City, WA | 50.7 GWh |
| #488 | Jordanelle Dam Hydroelectric Project | Heber, UT | 50.0 GWh |
| #489 | Twin Falls Hydro | North Bend, WA | 50.0 GWh |
| #490 | Bishop Creek 4 | Bishop, CA | 49.8 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Upper Malad.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Dairy Digester | Gooding, ID | 9.4 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| Bliss | Bliss, ID | 295.1 GWh | 10 mi |
| Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 63.7 GWh | 9 mi |
| Cassia Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 39.3 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 18.7 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Fossil Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 24.5 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 89.2 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Lower Malad | Hagerman, ID | 106.8 GWh | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Salmon | Hagerman, ID | 187.9 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Oregon Trail Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.6 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 59.8 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Pilgrim Stage Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 31.8 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Salmon Falls Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 57.2 GWh | 13.6 mi |
| Thousand Springs | Wendell, ID | 54.2 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Thousand Springs Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 32.2 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Tuana Gulch Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 28.8 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 31.1 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Upper Salmon A | Hagerman, ID | 81.7 GWh | 7 mi |
| Upper Salmon B | Hagerman, ID | 87.8 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Yahoo Creek | Hagerman, ID | 60.9 GWh | 8.3 mi |