86th largest plant in Idaho · 6020th nationally
Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric power plant in Idaho with a nameplate capacity of 9.0 MW. It generates roughly 20.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,907 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 25% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wood Hydro, Llc |
| City | Shoshone |
| County | Blaine County |
| State | Idaho |
| ZIP | 83352 |
| Coordinates | 43.25470, -114.35690 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Operating | 1989 |
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Operating | 1989 |
| GEN3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Operating | 1989 |
| 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.