Where is Blind Canyon Hydro?

In Gooding 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 Blind Canyon Hydro?

1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Blind Canyon Hydro?

EIA-860M names Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. 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 Blind Canyon Hydro LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. 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 "Blind Canyon Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Blind Canyon Hydro still running?

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

Blind Canyon Hydro

Blind Canyon Hydro is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Gooding County, Idaho, operated by Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc.. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1992.

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: 1.3 MW; 1.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1992
EIA plant ID: 54514

Where it is

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County: Gooding County, Idaho
Coordinates: 42.6998, -114.8226
Balancing authority: IPCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc.
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. reports to EIA →

Blind Canyon Hydro: FAQ

Where is Blind Canyon Hydro?: In Gooding 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 Blind Canyon Hydro?: 1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Blind Canyon Hydro?: EIA-860M names Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. 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 Blind Canyon Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Blind Canyon Aquaranch, Inc. 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 "Blind Canyon Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Blind Canyon Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.