Norfork
1487 Highway 177, Salesville, AR 72653Plant Summary Information
Norfork is ranked #23 out of 76 power plants in Arkansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Norfork is comprised of 2 generators and generated 36.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2023 to June 2023.
| Plant Name | Norfork |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Little Rock District |
| Location | Baxter County, AR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Last Update | Jun 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 210.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 821.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,254 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #210 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 76 Arkansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 18 Arkansas Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Norfork
Norfork Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Norfork (196) |
| Plant Address | 1487 Highway 177, Salesville, AR 72653 |
| Utility | USCE-Little Rock District (19647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.2491, -92.2401 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Annual Generation | 210.2 GWh |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwestern Power Administration (SPA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Norfork Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Power Administration (17716) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details OA June 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details OA February 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | February 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Norfork Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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