Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6

Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 is a 2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Franklin County, Washington, operated by Columbia Basin Hydropower. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1983.

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
2.2 MW
2.2 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1983
EIA plant ID
56696

Where it is

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County
Franklin County, Washington
Coordinates
46.3784, -119.2545
Balancing authority
BPAT
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Columbia Basin Hydropower
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Columbia Basin Hydropower reports to EIA →

Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6: FAQ

Where is Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6?
In Franklin 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 Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6?
EIA-860M names Columbia Basin Hydropower 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 Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Columbia Basin Hydropower 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 "Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.