Robert Moses Power Dam

830 Barnhart Island, Massena, NY 13662

Plant Summary Information

Robert Moses Power Dam is ranked #4 out of 1,354 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Robert Moses Power Dam is comprised of 16 generators and generated 2.4 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Robert Moses Power Dam
Utility Name	New York Power Authority
Location	St. Lawrence County, NY
Initial Operation Date	July 1958
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	7.8 TWh
Annual Consumption	26.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #117 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 748 New York Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 157 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Robert Moses Power Dam

Robert Moses Power Dam Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Robert Moses Power Dam (2694)
Plant Address	830 Barnhart Island Massena, NY 13662
Utility	New York Power Authority (15296)
Latitude, Longitude	45.0038, -74.7994
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	July 1958
Annual Generation	7.8 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	NPCC
Balancing Authority	New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	St Lawrence River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	New York Power Authority (15296)
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 26 Details Operating October 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 25 Details Operating November 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 24 Details Operating December 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 29 Details Operating July 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 30 Details Operating July 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 31 Details Operating July 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 32 Details Operating July 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 27 Details Operating August 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 28 Details Operating August 1958

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 23 Details Operating January 1959

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1959
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 22 Details Operating March 1959

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1959
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 20 Details Operating May 1959

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1959
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 21 Details Operating May 1959

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1959
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 19 Details Operating June 1959

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1959
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 17 Details Operating July 1959

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1959
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 18 Details Operating July 1959

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	53.5 MW
Winter Capacity	50.6 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1959
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Robert Moses Power Dam Plant Owners

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

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