136th largest plant in Idaho · 11440th nationally
Mora Drop Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric power plant in Idaho with a nameplate capacity of 1.7 MW. It generates roughly 4.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 412 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 29% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Mora Drop Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Boise-Kuna Irrigation District |
| City | Kuna |
| County | Ada County |
| State | Idaho |
| ZIP | 83634 |
| Coordinates | 43.46001, -116.47254 |
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 | 1.7 MW | Operating | 2006 |
| 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.