154th largest plant in Oregon · 6421st nationally
Prospect 3 is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 7.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Prospect 3 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pacificorp |
| City | Prospect |
| County | Jackson County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97536 |
| Coordinates | 42.73061, -122.41846 |
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 | 7.2 MW | Operating | 1932 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pacificorp - 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.