Noxon Rapids
Noxon Rapids is a 488 MW hydroelectric power plant in Sanders County, Montana, operated by Avista Corp. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1959 and 1977.
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
- 487.8 MW
- 580.7 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 5
- In service
- 1959–1977
- EIA plant ID
- 2199
Where it is
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- County
- Sanders County, Montana
- Coordinates
- 47.9605, -115.7336
- Balancing authority
- AVA
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Avista Corp
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Noxon Rapids: FAQ
- Where is Noxon Rapids?
- In Sanders County, Montana (MT). 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 Noxon Rapids?
- 488 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Noxon Rapids?
- EIA-860M names Avista Corp 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 Noxon Rapids LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Avista Corp 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 "Noxon Rapids LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Noxon Rapids still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.