Hoover Dam (AZ)
n/a, Boulder City, AZ 86430Plant Summary Information
Hoover Dam (AZ) is ranked #25 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hoover Dam (AZ) is comprised of 10 generators and generated 375.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Hoover Dam (AZ) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Mohave County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1936 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #594 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 156 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 9 Arizona Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hoover Dam (AZ)
Hoover Dam (AZ) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hoover Dam (AZ) (8902) |
| Plant Address | , Boulder City, AZ 86430 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.01551, -114.73801 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1936 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 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 Mead Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator A0 Details Operating September 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A8 Details Operating August 1937
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 61.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 61.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1937 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A7 Details Operating June 1939
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 130 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 130 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1939 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A6 Details Operating September 1939
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 130 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 130 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1939 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A1 Details Operating October 1941
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 130 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 130 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1941 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A2 Details Operating July 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 130 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 130 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1942 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A5 Details Operating January 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 127 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.97 |
| Summer Capacity | 127 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 127 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A9 Details Operating April 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 68.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 68.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A4 Details Operating May 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 130 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 130 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator A3 Details Operating September 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 130 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 130 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Hoover Dam (AZ) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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