Box Canyon Dam
2623 W.A. Barr Road, Mount Shasta, CA 96067Plant Summary Information
Box Canyon Dam is ranked #156 out of 214 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Box Canyon Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Box Canyon Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Siskiyou Power Authority |
| Location | Siskiyou County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,018 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,066 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #988 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #156 out of 214 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Box Canyon Dam
Box Canyon Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Box Canyon Dam (50179) |
| Plant Address | 2623 W.A. Barr Road Mount Shasta, CA 96067 |
| Utility | Siskiyou Power Authority (58896) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.2792, -122.3292 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 82-175-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Sacramento River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Box Canyon Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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