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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSMichell Butte Power Project
Michell Butte Power Project is a 2.0 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Malheur County, Oregon, operated by Owyhee Irrigation District.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.0 MW | |
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.0 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Owyhee Irrigation District
- Location
- Malheur County, Oregon
- Balancing authority
- IPCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 2.0 MW
- First unit online
- May 1989
- EIA plant ID
- 50360
Location
43.7719, -117.1550
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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