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9.3 MW Hydro operating in Benton, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
9.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
11
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1985
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.6180, -94.2008
County
Benton, MN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Eagle Creek Sartell Hydro, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Sartell Dam is a hydroelectric power plant located in Benton County, Minnesota. The plant has a total capacity of 9.3 MW across 11 generators, and it began operating in 1985. Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC is the owner and operator. The primary fuel source is water (WAT), and the plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. Sartell Dam ranks as the 9th largest hydroelectric plant in Minnesota (out of 24) and 682nd nationally (out of 1464).
The plant's latest annual generation was 29,109 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 35.7%. Sartell Dam operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
1.9K MWh
Latest Month
29.1K MWh
Annual Generation
35.7%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $21.3M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP.SARTELL
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
13.8 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP