Hungry Horse

Hungry Horse is a 428 MW hydroelectric power plant in Flathead County, Montana, operated by U S Bureau of Reclamation. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1952 and 1953.

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
428 MW
428 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1952–1953
EIA plant ID
2203

Where it is

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County
Flathead County, Montana
Coordinates
48.3415, -114.0144
Balancing authority
BPAT
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

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Hungry Horse: FAQ

Where is Hungry Horse?
In Flathead 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 Hungry Horse?
428 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hungry Horse?
EIA-860M names U S Bureau of Reclamation 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 Hungry Horse LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — U S Bureau of Reclamation 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 "Hungry Horse LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hungry Horse still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.