Drop 4
3675 E. Highway 98, Holtville, CA 92250Plant Summary Information
Drop 4 is ranked #84 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Drop 4 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 17.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Drop 4 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Imperial Irrigation District |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1941 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 79.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 296.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,446 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #410 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #392 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #84 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Drop 4
Drop 4 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Drop 4 (387) |
| Plant Address | 3675 E. Highway 98, Holtville, CA 92250 |
| Utility | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.70534, -115.21907 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1941 |
| Annual Generation | 79.8 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Well & Canal Filtered |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1941
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1941 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Drop 4 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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