Amistad Dam & Power
670 Texas Spur 349, Del Rio, TX 78840Plant Summary Information
Amistad Dam & Power is ranked #5 out of 14 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Amistad Dam & Power is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Amistad Dam & Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | International Bound & Wtr Comm |
| Location | Val Verde County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 50.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 179.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,973 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #501 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #509 out of 788 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 14 Texas Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Amistad Dam & Power
Amistad Dam & Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Amistad Dam & Power (6128) |
| Plant Address | 670 Texas Spur 349, Del Rio, TX 78840 |
| Utility | International Bound & Wtr Comm (9339) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.44983, -101.06011 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 50.6 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 | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Rio Grande |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Amistad Dam & Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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