Palisades Dam
n/a, Palisades, ID 83428Plant Summary Information
Palisades Dam is ranked #9 out of 141 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Palisades Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 50.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Palisades Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Bonneville County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 564.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,164 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #66 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 76 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Palisades Dam
Palisades Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Palisades Dam (850) |
| Plant Address | , Palisades, ID 83428 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.33485, -111.20575 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 564.6 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating February 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Palisades Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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