Beaver Valley Patterson Dam

Third Street & The River, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Plant Summary Information

Beaver Valley Patterson Dam is ranked #16 out of 17 hydroelectric power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Beaver Valley Patterson Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Beaver Valley Patterson Dam
Utility Name	Central Rivers Power US, LLC
Location	Beaver County, PA
Initial Operation Date	September 1982
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	4.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	17.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,702 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,168 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #169 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants
Ranked #16 out of 17 Pennsylvania Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	CHI Energy Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Beaver Valley Patterson Dam

Beaver Valley Patterson Dam Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Beaver Valley Patterson Dam (10546)
Plant Address	Third Street & The River, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Utility	Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078)
Latitude, Longitude	40.74411, -80.31784
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	September 1982
Annual Generation	4.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Beaver River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duquesne Light Co (5487) PA
Grid Voltage	23.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Out of Service September 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	September 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H

Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H

Generator GEN3 Details Operating September 1982

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H

Beaver Valley Patterson Dam Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#1166	Emporia	Emporia, VA	4.9 GWh
#1167	Salmon Falls	South Berwick, ME	4.9 GWh
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Townsend Hydro	New Brighton, PA	17.6 GWh	0.7 mi
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