Abiquiu Dam
state road 96, 1 mi W of 84/64, Abiquiu, NM 87510Plant Summary Information
Abiquiu Dam is ranked #3 out of 3 hydroelectric power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Abiquiu Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Abiquiu Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Alamos County |
| Location | Rio Arriba County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 24.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 83.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,926 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #684 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #80 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 3 New Mexico Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Abiquiu Dam
Abiquiu Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Abiquiu Dam (7789) |
| Plant Address | state road 96, 1 mi W of 84/64, Abiquiu, NM 87510 |
| Utility | Los Alamos County (11204) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.23989, -106.42304 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 24.3 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 | Rio Chama |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc (9699) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Abiquiu Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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