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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSOverton Hydroelectric Project
Overton Hydroelectric Project is a 48.6 MW planned hydroelectric plant in Rapides County, Louisiana, operated by Rye Development.
Plant statusIn planning
- Planning (current stage)
- Consented (not yet reached)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Jun 2028 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Jun 2028.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.1 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.1 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.1 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.1 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA5 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.1 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA6 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.1 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
Plant details
- Operator
- Rye Development
- Location
- Rapides County, Louisiana
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Planned: 48.6 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 62391
Location
31.1860, -92.2931
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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