Sam Rayburn Dam
7696 RR 255 West, Jasper, TX 75951Plant Summary Information
Sam Rayburn Dam is ranked #4 out of 20 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sam Rayburn Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 12.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sam Rayburn Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE-Fort Worth District |
| Location | Jasper County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 106.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 384.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,110 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #343 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #449 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 20 Texas Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sam Rayburn Dam
Sam Rayburn Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sam Rayburn Dam (6413) |
| Plant Address | 7696 RR 255 West, Jasper, TX 75951 |
| Utility | USACE-Fort Worth District (19449) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.06089, -94.1062 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 106.5 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 | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Angelina River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Texas Inc. (55937) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 26 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1965 |
| 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 2 Details Operating September 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 26 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1965 |
| 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 |
Sam Rayburn Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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