Towaoc
n/a, Cortez, CO 81302Plant Summary Information
Towaoc is ranked #33 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Towaoc is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Towaoc |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Montezuma County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1993 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 8.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,552 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,006 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #138 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Towaoc
Towaoc Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Towaoc (7373) |
| Plant Address | Cortez, CO 81302 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.42954, -108.57487 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 8.0 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | McPhee Reservoir-Dolores River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Towaoc Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #996 | Central Hudson High Falls | High Falls, NY | 8.1 GWh |
| #997 | Wappinger Falls Hydroelectric | Wappinger Falls, NY | 8.1 GWh |
| #998 | Strawberry Creek | Bedford, WY | 8.1 GWh |
| #999 | Strontia Springs Hydro Plant | Littleton, CO | 8.1 GWh |
| #1000 | Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project | Chester, ID | 8.1 GWh |
| #1001 | Mother Ann Lee | Harrodsburg, KY | 8.1 GWh |
| #1002 | Pioneer | Ogden, UT | 8.0 GWh |
| #1003 | Low Line Rapids | Kimberly, ID | 8.0 GWh |
| #1004 | Dam No. 4 Hydro Station | Shepherdstown, WV | 8.0 GWh |
| #1005 | Johnsonville Dam | Johnsonville, NY | 8.0 GWh |
| #1007 | Crystal Springs | Filer, ID | 8.0 GWh |
| #1008 | Indian Orchard | Indian Orchard, MA | 8.0 GWh |
| #1009 | Millville Hydro Station | Millville, WV | 7.9 GWh |
| #1010 | Trego | Hayward, WI | 7.9 GWh |
| #1011 | Copenhagen Plant | Copenhagen, NY | 7.8 GWh |
| #1012 | Brasfield | Petersburg, VA | 7.8 GWh |
| #1013 | Gardners Falls | Buckland, MA | 7.8 GWh |
| #1014 | Mink Creek Hydro | Preston, ID | 7.7 GWh |
| #1015 | Hydraulic Race | Lockport, NY | 7.7 GWh |
| #1016 | Hat Rapids | Rhinelander, WI | 7.7 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Towaoc.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Hydro | Ophir, CO | 6.0 GWh | 48.4 mi |
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| Blue Mesa | Gunnison, CO | 134.0 GWh | 97.7 mi |
| Bluffview | Farmington, NM | 436.9 GWh | 53.1 mi |
| Crystal | Montrose, CO | 119.6 GWh | 90.8 mi |
| Drop 5 | Montrose, CO | 8.4 GWh | 79.2 mi |
| Four Corners | Fruitland, NM | 8.3 TWh | 51.4 mi |
| Latigo Wind Park | Monticello, UT | 163.7 GWh | 53.7 mi |
| McPhee | Cortez, CO | 867.8 MWh | 10.1 mi |
| Morrow Point | Montrose, CO | 222.6 GWh | 90.4 mi |
| Navajo Dam | Farmington, NM | 82.4 GWh | 68.3 mi |
| Red Mesa Solar Project | Red Mesa, UT | 192.7 GWh | 50.7 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro | Montrose, CO | 11.7 GWh | 79.8 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 20.7 GWh | 82.9 mi |
| SMPA Solar 1 Community Solar | Bedrock, CO | 2.0 GWh | 59.4 mi |
| South Canal Hydro-1 | Montrose, CO | 17.1 GWh | 85.4 mi |
| South Canal Hydro-3 | Montrose, CO | 12.8 GWh | 84.2 mi |
| Tri-County Water Hydropower Project | Ridgway, CO | 26.6 GWh | 71.5 mi |
| Vallecito Hydroelectric | Bayfield, CO | 15.0 GWh | 54.8 mi |
| Williams Ignacio Natural Gas Plant | Durango, CO | 49.9 GWh | 47.7 mi |