Buchanan Dam (TX)

815 Buchanan Plant Rd, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609

Plant Summary Information

Buchanan Dam (TX) is ranked #10 out of 20 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Buchanan Dam (TX) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 407.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Buchanan Dam (TX)
Utility Name	Lower Colorado River Authority
Location	Llano County, TX
Initial Operation Date	January 1938
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	14.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	56.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,450 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #861 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #537 out of 749 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 20 Texas Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Buchanan Dam (TX) (3595)
Plant Address	815 Buchanan Plant Rd, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
Utility	Lower Colorado River Authority (11269)
Latitude, Longitude	30.7507, -98.4176
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	January 1938
Annual Generation	14.1 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	TRE
Balancing Authority	Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Lake Buchanan
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Lower Colorado River Authority (11269)
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	18.3 MW
Winter Capacity	18.3 MW
Minimum Load	11 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	18.3 MW
Winter Capacity	18.3 MW
Minimum Load	11 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	18.3 MW
Winter Capacity	18.3 MW
Minimum Load	11 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1950
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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