Rocky Reach
Rocky Reach Dam, Wenatchee, WA 98801Plant Summary Information
Rocky Reach is ranked #7 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rocky Reach is comprised of 11 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Rocky Reach |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PUD No 1 of Chelan County |
| Location | Chelan County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #227 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rocky Reach
Rocky Reach Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rocky Reach (3883) |
| Plant Address | Rocky Reach Dam, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
| Utility | PUD No 1 of Chelan County (3413) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.53361, -120.29528 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (CHPD) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Columbia River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Chelan County (3413) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator C-1 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-2 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-3 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-4 Details Operating August 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-5 Details Operating August 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-6 Details Operating August 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-7 Details Operating September 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1961 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-9 Details Operating November 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1973 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-8 Details Operating August 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1973 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-10 Details Out of Service January 1974
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1974 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | April 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator C-11 Details OA February 1974
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 129.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | February 1974 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2024 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rocky Reach Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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