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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSBlack Canyon
Black Canyon is a 10.2 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Gem County, Idaho, operated by U S Bureau of Reclamation.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5.1 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5.1 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 13 MW | Cancelled or postponed |
Plant details
- Operator
- U S Bureau of Reclamation
- Location
- Gem County, Idaho
- Balancing authority
- BPAT
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 10.2 MW
Cancelled: 12.5 MW - First unit online
- Dec 1925
- EIA plant ID
- 6396
Location
43.9305, -116.4372
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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