Hoover Dam (NV)
N/A, Boulder City, NV 89006Plant Summary Information
Hoover Dam (NV) is ranked #35 out of 1,354 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hoover Dam (NV) is comprised of 9 generators and generated 297.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Hoover Dam (NV) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Clark County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1936 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #629 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 104 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 6 Nevada Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hoover Dam (NV)
Hoover Dam (NV) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hoover Dam (NV) (154) |
| Plant Address | N/A Boulder City, NV 89006 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.01551, -114.73801 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1936 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 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) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator N2 Details Operating October 1936
| 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 | October 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 N4 Details Operating November 1936
| 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 | November 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 N1 Details Operating December 1936
| 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 | December 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 N0 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 | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator N3 Details Operating March 1937
| 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 | March 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 N5 Details Operating June 1938
| 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 1938 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator N6 Details Operating August 1938
| 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 | August 1938 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator N7 Details Operating November 1944
| 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 | November 1944 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator N8 Details Operating December 1961
| 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 | December 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Hoover Dam (NV) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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