74th largest plant in Wyoming · 11524th nationally
Pilot Butte is a hydroelectric power plant in Wyoming with a nameplate capacity of 1.6 MW.
| Plant Name | Pilot Butte |
|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau Of Reclamation |
| City | Morton |
| County | Fremont County |
| State | Wyoming |
| ZIP | 82644 |
| Coordinates | 43.21902, -108.78768 |
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.8 MW | Out of Service | 1925 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.8 MW | Out of Service | 1929 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration Ugp 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.