Glen Canyon Dam
N/A, Page, AZ 86040Plant Summary Information
Glen Canyon Dam is ranked #14 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Glen Canyon Dam is comprised of 8 generators and generated 699.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Glen Canyon Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Coconino County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1964 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #405 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 155 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 9 Arizona Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Glen Canyon Dam
Glen Canyon Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Glen Canyon Dam (153) |
| Plant Address | N/A, Page, AZ 86040 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.93661, -111.48387 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1964 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 TWh |
| 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 - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Powell - Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 6 Details Operating October 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating February 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5 Details Operating July 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 1966
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 157 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 157 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 157 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 8 Details Operating February 1966
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Glen Canyon Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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