Where is Drop 3 (WA)?

In Yakima 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 Drop 3 (WA)?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Drop 3 (WA)?

EIA-860M names Yakama Power 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 Drop 3 (WA) LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Yakama Power 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 "Drop 3 (WA) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Drop 3 (WA) still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Drop 3 (WA)

Drop 3 (WA) is a 2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Yakima County, Washington, operated by Yakama Power. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1932.

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: 1.6 MW; 1 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1932
EIA plant ID: 6508

Where it is

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County: Yakima County, Washington
Coordinates: 46.4231, -120.56
Balancing authority: BPAT
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Yakama Power
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

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Drop 3 (WA): FAQ

Where is Drop 3 (WA)?: In Yakima 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 Drop 3 (WA)?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Drop 3 (WA)?: EIA-860M names Yakama Power 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 Drop 3 (WA) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Yakama Power 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 "Drop 3 (WA) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Drop 3 (WA) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.