Ozark Beach

Ozark Beach is a 16 MW hydroelectric power plant in Taney County, Missouri, operated by Empire District Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 1931.

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
16 MW
16 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1931
EIA plant ID
6280

Where it is

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County
Taney County, Missouri
Coordinates
36.659, -93.1235
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Empire District Electric Co
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Empire District Electric Co reports to EIA →

Ozark Beach: FAQ

Where is Ozark Beach?
In Taney County, Missouri (MO). 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 Ozark Beach?
16 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ozark Beach?
EIA-860M names Empire District Electric Co 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 Ozark Beach LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Empire District Electric Co 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 "Ozark Beach LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ozark Beach still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.