Thermalito Diverson Dam
460 Glen Dr., Oroville, CA 95966Plant Summary Information
Thermalito Diverson Dam is ranked #139 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Thermalito Diverson Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Thermalito Diverson Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California Dept. of Water Resources |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 16.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 61.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,291 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #818 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #741 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #139 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
California Dept. of Water Resources (2013 to 2015) California Dept. of Water Resources (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Thermalito Diverson Dam
Thermalito Diverson Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Thermalito Diverson Dam (7129) |
| Plant Address | 460 Glen Dr., Oroville, CA 95966 |
| Utility | California Dept. of Water Resources (3255) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.52875, -121.54636 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 16.5 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Penstocks Feather River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TD1 Details Operating July 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Thermalito Diverson Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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