88th largest plant in Oregon · 5128th nationally
Dexter is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 15.0 MW. It generates roughly 45.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 4,290 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 34% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Dexter |
|---|---|
| Operator | Usace Northwestern Division |
| City | Lowell |
| County | Lane County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97452 |
| Coordinates | 43.92420, -122.80550 |
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 | 1955 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration |
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.