Somersworth Lower Great Dam
82 Buffumsville Road, Somersworth, NH 3878Plant Summary Information
Somersworth Lower Great Dam is ranked #45 out of 56 power plants in New Hampshire in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Somersworth Lower Great Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 765.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Somersworth Lower Great Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Green Mountain Power Corp |
| Location | Strafford County, NH |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,677 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,163 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 56 New Hampshire Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 32 New Hampshire Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Somersworth Hydro Company, Inc. (2013 to 2017) Green Mountain Power Corp (2018 to 2023) |
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Somersworth Lower Great Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Somersworth Lower Great Dam (50704) |
| Plant Address | 82 Buffumsville Road, Somersworth, NH 3878 |
| Utility | Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.25111, -70.84083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 01-21-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Salmon Falls River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NH (15472) NH |
| Grid Voltage | 41.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Somersworth Lower Great Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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