Query
Opal Springs Hydro
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Opal Springs Hydro
Technology
hydro
Generated
2026-10-17T07:31:08.108Z

Briefing on Opal Springs Hydro

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
4 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1985
Operating since
1
Generators
76.0%
Capacity factor
29 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Opal Springs Hydro is a 4 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Oregon, currently Operating.

Opal Springs Hydro is reported in Oregon since 1985 under Deschutes Valley Water District. Available operating and financial measures include 76.0% capacity factor and 29 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Jefferson, Oregon
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Deschutes Valley Water District
Operator
Deschutes Valley Water District
Grid
PacifiCorp - West
Plant ID
54251

What stands out

1

Opal Springs Hydro is a 4 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Oregon with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 76.0% capacity factor and 29 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
PacifiCorp - West
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#46 of 63
National rank
#938 of 1,462

Why it matters

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