106th largest plant in Washington · 6341st nationally
Youngs Creek Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric power plant in Washington with a nameplate capacity of 7.5 MW. It generates roughly 14.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,415 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 23% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Youngs Creek Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pud No 1 Of Snohomish County |
| City | Monroe |
| County | Snohomish County |
| State | Washington |
| ZIP | 98272 |
| Coordinates | 47.79160, -121.80000 |
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 | 7.5 MW | Operating | 2011 |
| 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.