El Vado Dam
112, 13 mi W of 84/64, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575Plant Summary Information
El Vado Dam is ranked #3 out of 3 hydroelectric power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Vado Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 228.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | El Vado Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Alamos County |
| Location | Rio Arriba County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1988 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,977 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,310 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #130 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 3 New Mexico Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for El Vado Dam
El Vado Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Vado Dam (7593) |
| Plant Address | 112, 13 mi W of 84/64, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575 |
| Utility | Los Alamos County (11204) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.59278, -106.73213 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Rio Chama |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern Rio Arriba E Coop Inc (13777) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
El Vado Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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