Siphon Power Project

Siphon Power Project is a 5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Deschutes County, Oregon, operated by Central Oregon Irrigation Dist. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1989.

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
5.4 MW
5.4 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1989
EIA plant ID
50980

Where it is

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County
Deschutes County, Oregon
Coordinates
44.033, -121.3297
Balancing authority
PACW
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Central Oregon Irrigation Dist
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Central Oregon Irrigation Dist reports to EIA →

Siphon Power Project: FAQ

Where is Siphon Power Project?
In Deschutes County, Oregon (OR). 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 Siphon Power Project?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Siphon Power Project?
EIA-860M names Central Oregon Irrigation Dist 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 Siphon Power Project LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Central Oregon Irrigation Dist 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 "Siphon Power Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Siphon Power Project still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.