Black Bear Lake
401 7th Street, Craig, AK 99921Plant Summary Information
Black Bear Lake is ranked #42 out of 130 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Black Bear Lake is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Black Bear Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alaska Power and Telephone Co |
| Location | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1995 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 75.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,032 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #754 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Black Bear Lake
Black Bear Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Black Bear Lake (7752) |
| Plant Address | 401 7th Street, Craig, AK 99921 |
| Utility | Alaska Power and Telephone Co (219) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 55.47647, -133.14772 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Black Bear Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alaska Power and Telephone Co (219) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1995
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Black Bear Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #751 | Fleish | Fleish, NV | 20.7 GWh |
| #752 | Gorge 18 | South Burlington, VT | 20.5 GWh |
| #753 | Little Chute | Combined Locks, WI | 20.4 GWh |
| #755 | Croton | Newaygo, MI | 20.4 GWh |
| #756 | Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 20.4 GWh |
| #757 | Sartell Dam | Sartell, MN | 20.3 GWh |
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| #759 | Black Butte | Orland, CA | 20.2 GWh |
| #760 | Middle Fork Irrigation District | Parkdale, OR | 20.2 GWh |
| #761 | Mine Falls Generating Station | Nashua, NH | 20.2 GWh |
| #762 | Boulder | Boulder, UT | 20.2 GWh |
| #763 | Shoshone (WY) | Cody, WY | 20.1 GWh |
| #764 | Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project | Shoshone, ID | 20.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 19 power plants surrounding Black Bear Lake.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls | Ketchikan, AK | 42.5 GWh | 66.1 mi |
| Centennial | Metlakatla, AK | 283.0 MWh | 67.1 mi |
| Chester Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 4.5 GWh | 67.7 mi |
| Craig (AK) | Craig, AK | 1.8 GWh | 0 mi |
| False Island | Thorne Bay, AK | 513.0 MWh | 1 mi |
| Green Lake | Sitka, AK | 41.8 GWh | 129 mi |
| Hiilangaay Hydro | Hydaburg, AK | 6.4 GWh | 27.7 mi |
| Kake | Kake, AK | 1.5 GWh | 106.9 mi |
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan, AK | 22.4 GWh | 60.1 mi |
| Klawock Power Generation Station | Klawock, AK | 1.2 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| Petersburg | Petersburg, AK | 780.0 MWh | 92.5 mi |
| Purple Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 12.5 GWh | 68.5 mi |
| Silvis | Ketchikan, AK | 11.5 GWh | 64.2 mi |
| South Fork | Klawock, AK | 5.4 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Swan Lake | Ketchikan, AK | 70.6 GWh | 70.7 mi |
| Thorne Bay Plant | Craig, AK | 26.0 MWh | 28.2 mi |
| Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Facility | Wrangell, AK | 119.1 GWh | 81.7 mi |
| Whitman | Ketchikan, AK | 10.6 GWh | 64.3 mi |
| Wrangell | Wrangell, AK | 890.0 MWh | 74.2 mi |