Chester Lake
Walden Point Road, Metlakatla, AK 99926Plant Summary Information
Chester Lake is ranked #27 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chester Lake is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Chester Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metlakatla Power & Light |
| Location | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,687 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,158 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 129 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chester Lake
Chester Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chester Lake (7168) |
| Plant Address | Walden Point Road Metlakatla, AK 99926 |
| Utility | Metlakatla Power & Light (12385) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 55.11688, -131.54588 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Chester Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metlakatla Power & Light (12385) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1988 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chester Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #1151 | Victory Mills | Victory Mills, NY | 4.7 GWh |
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| #1156 | 45 Mile Hydroelectric Project | Culver, OR | 4.5 GWh |
| #1157 | Messalonskee 5 | Waterville, ME | 4.5 GWh |
| #1159 | Diamond Island Plant | Watertown, NY | 4.5 GWh |
| #1160 | Lateral 10 Ventures | Buhl, ID | 4.5 GWh |
| #1161 | Blind Canyon Hydro | Wendell, ID | 4.4 GWh |
| #1162 | Beaver Valley Patterson Dam | Beaver Falls, PA | 4.3 GWh |
| #1163 | Thundermist Hydro | Providence, RI | 4.3 GWh |
| #1164 | Gosselin Hydro Plant | Ruth, CA | 4.3 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 17 power plants surrounding Chester Lake.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls | Ketchikan, AK | 47.0 GWh | 18.4 mi |
| Black Bear Lake | Craig, AK | 25.7 GWh | 67.7 mi |
| Centennial | Metlakatla, AK | 348.3 MWh | 0.6 mi |
| Craig (AK) | Craig, AK | 391.2 MWh | 67.8 mi |
| False Island | Thorne Bay, AK | 673.1 MWh | 67.6 mi |
| Hiilangaay Hydro | Hydaburg, AK | 4.2 GWh | 42.6 mi |
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan, AK | 22.4 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Klawock Power Generation Station | Klawock, AK | 340.8 MWh | 67.6 mi |
| Petersburg | Petersburg, AK | 15.8 GWh | 129.1 mi |
| Purple Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 15.5 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Silvis | Ketchikan, AK | 13.8 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| South Fork | Klawock, AK | 5.8 GWh | 61.2 mi |
| Swan Lake | Ketchikan, AK | 84.0 GWh | 35.2 mi |
| Thorne Bay Plant | Craig, AK | 27.9 MWh | 55.1 mi |
| Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Facility | Wrangell, AK | 116.5 GWh | 76 mi |
| Whitman | Ketchikan, AK | 11.3 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Wrangell | Wrangell, AK | 547.1 MWh | 98.3 mi |