Hoover Dam (AZ)

n/a, Boulder City, AZ 86430

Plant Summary Information

Hoover Dam (AZ) is ranked #26 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 444.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	Hoover Dam (AZ)
Utility Name	U S Bureau of Reclamation
Location	Mohave County, AZ
Initial Operation Date	September 1936
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	1.5 TWh
Annual Consumption	5.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #599 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #26 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 155 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 Aug 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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

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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