Upriver Dam Hydro Plant
2701 N Waterworks Avenue, Spokane, WA 99212Plant Summary Information
Upriver Dam Hydro Plant is ranked #46 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upriver Dam Hydro Plant is comprised of 5 generators and generated 8.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Upriver Dam Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Spokane |
| Location | Spokane County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1936 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 36.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 142.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,281 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #584 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Spokane City of (2013 to 2014) City of Spokane (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upriver Dam Hydro Plant
Upriver Dam Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upriver Dam Hydro Plant (50380) |
| Plant Address | 2701 N Waterworks Avenue, Spokane, WA 99212 |
| Utility | City of Spokane (42892) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.6822, -117.3319 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1936 |
| Annual Generation | 36.8 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 | 87-583-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Spokane River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating June 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating June 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Upriver Dam Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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