86th largest plant in Oregon · 5092nd nationally
Leaburg is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 15.9 MW.
| Plant Name | Leaburg |
|---|---|
| Operator | Eugene Water & Electric Board |
| City | Springfield |
| County | Lane County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97477 |
| Coordinates | 44.10110, -122.68920 |
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 | 8.4 MW | Retired | 1930 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 7.5 MW | Retired | 1950 |
| 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.