Wallowa Falls
Wallowa Lake Hwy, Joseph, OR 97846Plant Summary Information
Wallowa Falls is ranked #51 out of 55 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wallowa Falls is comprised of 1 generator and generated 784.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wallowa Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PacifiCorp |
| Location | Wallowa County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1921 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,003 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,195 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #250 out of 275 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #51 out of 55 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wallowa Falls
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Wallowa Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wallowa Falls (3041) |
| Plant Address | Wallowa Lake Hwy, Joseph, OR 97846 |
| Utility | PacifiCorp (14354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.2667, -117.21273 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 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 | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | East Fork Wallowa River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 20.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1921 |
| 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 |
Wallowa Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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