Upriver Dam Hydro Plant

Upriver Dam Hydro Plant is a 18 MW hydroelectric power plant in Spokane County, Washington, operated by City of Spokane - (WA). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1936 and 1984.

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
17.6 MW
4.5 MW net summer
Generating units
5
In service
1936–1984
EIA plant ID
50380

Where it is

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County
Spokane County, Washington
Coordinates
47.6822, -117.3319
Balancing authority
AVA
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Spokane - (WA)
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant City of Spokane - (WA) reports to EIA →

Upriver Dam Hydro Plant: FAQ

Where is Upriver Dam Hydro Plant?
In Spokane County, Washington (WA). 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 Upriver Dam Hydro Plant?
18 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Upriver Dam Hydro Plant?
EIA-860M names City of Spokane - (WA) 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 Upriver Dam Hydro Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Spokane - (WA) 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 "Upriver Dam Hydro Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Upriver Dam Hydro Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.