Bull Shoals
324 W 7TH, Mountain Home, AR 72653Plant Summary Information
Bull Shoals is ranked #13 out of 76 power plants in Arkansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bull Shoals is comprised of 8 generators and generated 83.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Bull Shoals |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Little Rock District |
| Location | Marion County, AR |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 750.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #921 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 76 Arkansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 18 Arkansas Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bull Shoals
Bull Shoals Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bull Shoals (198) |
| Plant Address | 324 W 7TH, Mountain Home, AR 72653 |
| Utility | USCE-Little Rock District (19647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.3635, -92.5763 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 750.5 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwestern Power Administration (SPA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Bull Shoals Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Power Administration (17716) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating February 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating August 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating September 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bull Shoals Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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