19th largest plant in Idaho · 2776th nationally
C J Strike is a hydroelectric power plant in Idaho with a nameplate capacity of 82.8 MW. It generates roughly 377.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 35,910 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 52% puts it in the middle range — running steadily but not full-time.
| Plant Name | C J Strike |
|---|---|
| Operator | Idaho Power Co |
| City | Bruneau |
| County | Owyhee County |
| State | Idaho |
| ZIP | 83604 |
| Coordinates | 42.94487, -115.97786 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 27.6 MW | Operating | 1952 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 27.6 MW | Operating | 1952 |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 27.6 MW | Operating | 1952 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.