Where is South Forks Hydro?

In Twin Falls County, Idaho (ID). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is South Forks Hydro?

8 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns South Forks Hydro?

EIA-860M names South Forks Joint Venture as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as South Forks Hydro LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Forks Joint Venture here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "South Forks Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is South Forks Hydro still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

South Forks Hydro

South Forks Hydro is a 8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Twin Falls County, Idaho, operated by South Forks Joint Venture. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1984.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 8 MW; 8 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1984
EIA plant ID: 10296

Where it is

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County: Twin Falls County, Idaho
Coordinates: 42.4937, -114.3102
Balancing authority: IPCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: South Forks Joint Venture
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant South Forks Joint Venture reports to EIA →

South Forks Hydro: FAQ

Where is South Forks Hydro?: In Twin Falls County, Idaho (ID). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is South Forks Hydro?: 8 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns South Forks Hydro?: EIA-860M names South Forks Joint Venture as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as South Forks Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Forks Joint Venture here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "South Forks Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is South Forks Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.