Big Creek Water Works

Hwy 3 at Hayfork @ Hyampom Rd, Hyampom, CA 96046

Plant Summary Information

Big Creek Water Works is ranked #156 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Big Creek Water Works is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2024 to June 2024.

Plant NameBig Creek Water Works
Utility NameBig Creek Water Works Ltd
LocationTrinity County, CA
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1987
Last Update Jun 2024
Annual Generation 10.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 38.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,833 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #945 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #838 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #156 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Big Creek Water Works Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBig Creek Water Works (10282)
Plant AddressHwy 3 at Hayfork @ Hyampom Rd, Hyampom, CA 96046
UtilityBig Creek Water Works Ltd (1678)
Latitude, Longitude40.64673, -123.49801
Generation Dates on FileJan 2003 to Jun 2024
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1987
Annual Generation 10.6 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeWater Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)
Sector Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Water SourceBig Creek
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 60.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator BCHY Details Operating January 1987

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity4.8 MW
Winter Capacity4.6 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1987
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy SourceWater
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Big Creek Water Works Plant Owners

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