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15 MW Hydro operating in Lane, OR — Bonneville Power Administration
15 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.9242, -122.8055
County
Lane, OR
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | USACE Northwestern Division | — | — |
| Owner(s) | USACE Northwestern Division | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Dexter hydroelectric plant is located in Lane County, Oregon. It has a total capacity of 15 MW and began operating in 1955. The plant is owned and operated by the USACE Northwestern Division. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and has one generator. Dexter is ranked 33rd out of 63 power plants in Oregon and 552nd out of 1464 plants nationally.
Dexter's primary fuel source is water (WAT). In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 14,720 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 11.2%. The plant operates within the Bonneville Power Administration balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Pacific Northwest
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.1K MWh
Latest Month
14.7K MWh
Annual Generation
11.2%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $34.4M
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility