Parker Dam
n/a, Parker, CA 92267Plant Summary Information
Parker Dam is ranked #27 out of 214 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Parker Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 86.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
Plant Name | Parker Dam |
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Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
Location | San Bernardino County, CA |
Initial Operation Date | December 1942 |
Last Update | Mar 2024 |
Annual Generation | 420.2 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
Ranked #1,527 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #126 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #113 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
Ranked #27 out of 214 California Water Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Parker Dam
Parker Dam Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Parker Dam (447) |
Plant Address | Parker, CA 92267 |
Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
Latitude, Longitude | 34.29533, -114.14022 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | December 1942 |
Annual Generation | 420.2 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 | |
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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 | Colorado River |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1942
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | December 1942 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1942
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | December 1942 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1943
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1943 |
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 1943
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 1943 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Water |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Parker Dam Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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