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Black Eagle
26.7 MW hydroelectric power plant · Cascade County, Montana
- Operating capacity
- 26.7 MW
- 3 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1927
- Generation, 2023
- 122 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 2181
- Operator
- NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Cascade County
- Balancing authority
- NWMT
- Location
- 47.5213, -111.2614
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLA1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 9.0 MW | Sep 1927 | Operating |
| BLA3Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 9.0 MW | Sep 1927 | Operating |
| BLA2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 8.7 MW | Sep 1927 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 122 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 57.8%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Eagle Solar, LLC | Solar | 3.0 MW | 1.8 mi |
| Rainbow (MT) | Hydroelectric | 59.0 MW | 2.8 mi |
| Cochrane | Hydroelectric | 59.4 MW | 3.3 mi |
| Ryan | Hydroelectric | 55.2 MW | 7.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Bend Wind Park | Wind | 9.7 MW | 8.5 mi |
| Morony | Hydroelectric | 63.0 MW | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Black Eagle produce?
- Black Eagle has 26.7 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 3 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Black Eagle?
- EIA lists NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) as the operator of Black Eagle.
- How much electricity did Black Eagle generate?
- Black Eagle reported 122 GWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026