Parker Dam

n/a, Parker, CA 92267

Plant Summary Information

Parker Dam is ranked #25 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Parker Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 122.4 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	Parker Dam
Utility Name	U S Bureau of Reclamation
Location	San Bernardino County, CA
Initial Operation Date	December 1942
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	379.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,562 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #121 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #117 out of 1,569 California Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 222 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
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 Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	December 1942
Annual Generation	379.9 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	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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
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
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
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
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
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
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
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
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Blythe Solar 110, LLC	Blythe, CA	584.2 GWh	54.7 mi
Blythe Solar II, LLC	Blythe, CA	329.3 GWh	54.3 mi
Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid	Blythe, CA	340.1 GWh	56 mi
Blythe Solar IV, LLC	Blythe, CA	284.6 GWh	55.6 mi
Griffith Energy LLC	Golden Valley, AZ	3.6 TWh	52.4 mi
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Mohave Electric at Fort Mohave	Fort Mohave, AZ	8.2 GWh	53.2 mi
Mohave Electric Cooperative at Joy Lane	Fort Mohave, AZ	17.1 GWh	53.2 mi
Mohave Energy - Hybrid	Fort Mohave, AZ	27.8 GWh	53.5 mi
OE_AZ1	Salome, AZ	86.4 GWh	45.3 mi
Palo Verde College	Blythe, CA	2.0 GWh	52.7 mi
South Point Energy Center	Mohave Valley, AZ	2.8 TWh	45.4 mi
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Venable Solar 2	Blythe, CA	3.4 GWh	54.2 mi