88th largest plant in Oregon · 5128th nationally
Clearwater 1 is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 15.0 MW. It generates roughly 25.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 2,409 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Clearwater 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pacificorp |
| City | Idleyld Park |
| County | Douglas County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97447 |
| Coordinates | 43.25124, -122.33792 |
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 | 15.0 MW | Operating | 1953 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pacificorp - West |
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.