Where is Dixon Hydroelectric Dam?

In Lee County, Illinois (IL). 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 Dixon Hydroelectric Dam?

3 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Dixon Hydroelectric Dam?

EIA-860M names Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC 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 Dixon Hydroelectric Dam LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC 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 "Dixon Hydroelectric Dam LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Dixon Hydroelectric Dam still running?

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

Dixon Hydroelectric Dam

Dixon Hydroelectric Dam is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Lee County, Illinois, operated by Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1925.

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: 3 MW; 3 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1925
EIA plant ID: 54969

Where it is

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County: Lee County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.8453, -89.4813
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

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Dixon Hydroelectric Dam: FAQ

Where is Dixon Hydroelectric Dam?: In Lee County, Illinois (IL). 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 Dixon Hydroelectric Dam?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Dixon Hydroelectric Dam?: EIA-860M names Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC 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 Dixon Hydroelectric Dam LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC 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 "Dixon Hydroelectric Dam LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Dixon Hydroelectric Dam still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.