Cowlitz Falls
Cowlitz Falls is a 70 MW hydroelectric power plant in Lewis County, Washington, operated by PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (WA). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1994.
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
- 70 MW
- 70 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1994
- EIA plant ID
- 7427
Where it is
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- County
- Lewis County, Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.4661, -122.1097
- Balancing authority
- BPAT
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (WA)
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Every plant PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (WA) reports to EIA →
Cowlitz Falls: FAQ
- Where is Cowlitz Falls?
- In Lewis 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 Cowlitz Falls?
- 70 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Cowlitz Falls?
- EIA-860M names PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (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 Cowlitz Falls LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (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 "Cowlitz Falls LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Cowlitz Falls still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.