Siphon Drop Power Plant
All-American Canal at Yuma, Winterhaven, CA 92283Plant Summary Information
Siphon Drop Power Plant is ranked #148 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Siphon Drop Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Siphon Drop Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Yuma County Water User's Association |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 12.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 46.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,572 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #887 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #785 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #148 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Siphon Drop Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Siphon Drop Power Plant (57364) |
| Plant Address | All-American Canal at Yuma, Winterhaven, CA 92283 |
| Utility | Yuma County Water User's Association (56707) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.7792, -114.6344 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2010 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 12.8 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | All American Canal/Colorado Rv |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 35.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Siphon Drop Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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