Power Plants Near 83251 — Mackay, ID
3 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 83251 (Mackay, Idaho). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 43.9111, -113.6120 · County: Custer
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.4 mi | Little Wood Hydro Project Carey, ID | Hydroelectric | 3 MW | Littlewood Irrigation District |
| 45.1 mi | Birch Creek Power Terreton, ID | Hydroelectric | 3 MW | Birch Power Co |
| 45.1 mi | Dry Creek Project Howe, ID | Hydroelectric | 4 MW | Dry Creek Llc |
Power generation near this area
There are 3 power plants within 50 miles of Mackay, Idaho (ZIP 83251), with a combined 9 MW of nameplate capacity. Hydroelectric is the most common fuel type in this area with 3 of the 3 nearby plants. The closest plant is Little Wood Hydro Project at 39.4 miles.
Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.
All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Idaho, visit the Idaho state page.
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