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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSBlack Eagle
Black Eagle is a 26.7 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Cascade County, Montana, operated by NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLA1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.0 MW | |
| BLA3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.0 MW | |
| BLA2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.7 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
- Location
- Cascade County, Montana
- Balancing authority
- NWMT
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 26.7 MW
- First unit online
- Sep 1927
- EIA plant ID
- 2181
Location
47.5213, -111.2614
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem