Williams Fork Hydro Plant
1839 County Rd 3008, Parshall, CO 80468Plant Summary Information
Williams Fork Hydro Plant is ranked #30 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Williams Fork Hydro Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Williams Fork Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Denver City & County of |
| Location | Grand County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1959 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,351 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,010 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #131 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Williams Fork Hydro Plant
Williams Fork Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Williams Fork Hydro Plant (10422) |
| Plant Address | 1839 County Rd 3008, Parshall, CO 80468 |
| Utility | Denver City & County of (5068) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.035, -106.2053 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 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 | 22-04-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Kitchen Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Mountain Parks Electric, Inc (13050) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 25.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1959 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Williams Fork Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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