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Libby

Libby is a 525 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Lincoln County, Montana, operated by USACE Northwestern Division.

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingAug 1975 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
1Conventional Hydroelectric105 MW OperatingAug 1975
2Conventional Hydroelectric105 MW Out of service, expected to returnOct 1975
3Conventional Hydroelectric105 MW OperatingJan 1976
4Conventional Hydroelectric105 MW OperatingApr 1976
5Conventional Hydroelectric105 MW OperatingSep 1984

Plant details

Operator
USACE Northwestern Division
Location
Lincoln County, Montana
Balancing authority
BPAT
Sector
Electric Utility
Capacity
Operating: 525 MW
First unit online
Aug 1975
EIA plant ID
6172

Location

48.4098, -115.3143

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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