Hoover Dam (AZ)

n/a, Boulder City, AZ 86430

Plant Summary Information

Hoover Dam (AZ) is ranked #25 out of 1,369 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Hoover Dam (AZ) is comprised of 10 generators and generated 334.3 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameHoover Dam (AZ)
Utility NameU S Bureau of Reclamation
LocationMohave County, AZ
Initial Operation DateSeptember 1936
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 1.5 TWh
Annual Consumption 5.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #587 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #25 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 157 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 9 Arizona Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Hoover Dam (AZ) Details

Summary Information
Plant NameHoover Dam (AZ) (8902)
Plant Address, Boulder City, AZ 86430
UtilityU S Bureau of Reclamation (2518)
Latitude, Longitude36.01551, -114.73801
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateSeptember 1936
Annual Generation 1.5 TWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityWestern Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceLake Mead Colorado River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerWAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) AZ
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator A0 Details Operating September 1936

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.7 MW
Winter Capacity2.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1936
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A8 Details Operating August 1937

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity61.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity61.5 MW
Winter Capacity61.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1937
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A7 Details Operating June 1939

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity130 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity130 MW
Winter Capacity130 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1939
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A6 Details Operating September 1939

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity130 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity130 MW
Winter Capacity130 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1939
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A1 Details Operating October 1941

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity130 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity130 MW
Winter Capacity130 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1941
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A2 Details Operating July 1942

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity130 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity130 MW
Winter Capacity130 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1942
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A5 Details Operating January 1943

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity127 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.97
Summer Capacity127 MW
Winter Capacity127 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1943
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A9 Details Operating April 1952

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity68.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity68.5 MW
Winter Capacity68.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1952
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A4 Details Operating May 1952

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity130 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity130 MW
Winter Capacity130 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1952
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator A3 Details Operating September 1952

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity130 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity130 MW
Winter Capacity130 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1952
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Hoover Dam (AZ) Plant Owners

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