Flaming Gorge
n/a, Dutch John, UT 84023Plant Summary Information
Flaming Gorge is ranked #9 out of 113 power plants in Utah in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Flaming Gorge is comprised of 3 generators and generated 101.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Flaming Gorge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Daggett County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 415.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,550 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #129 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 113 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 27 Utah Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Flaming Gorge
Flaming Gorge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Flaming Gorge (6405) |
| Plant Address | Dutch John, UT 84023 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.91465, -109.42166 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 415.0 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 UGP West (WAUW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Flaming Gorge Reservoir-Green |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating February 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Flaming Gorge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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