9 MW Hydro operating in Blaine, ID — Idaho Power Company
9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1989
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.2547, -114.3569
County
Blaine, ID
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Wood Hydro, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Wood Hydro, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project is a 9 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Blaine County, Idaho. The plant began operating in 1989 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It consists of 3 generators and is owned and operated by Wood Hydro, LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of data, the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project generated 19,937 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 25.1%. The plant operates within the Idaho Power Company balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It is ranked as the 31st largest hydroelectric plant in Idaho out of 76, and 694th nationally out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Idaho Power Company
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
0 MWh
Latest Month
19.9K MWh
Annual Generation
25.1%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
LMP Node
Mid C
Pricing Hub
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