Beaver Falls
13110 S. Tongass Ave., Ketchikan, AK 99901Plant Summary Information
Beaver Falls is ranked #23 out of 127 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beaver Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 11.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Beaver Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ketchikan Public Utilities |
| Location | Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1947 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 48.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 178.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,334 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #486 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Beaver Falls
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beaver Falls (6580) |
| Plant Address | 13110 S. Tongass Ave., Ketchikan, AK 99901 |
| Utility | Ketchikan Public Utilities (10210) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 55.37975, -131.47027 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1947 |
| Annual Generation | 48.0 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lower Silvis Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ketchikan Public Utilities (10210) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1947
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1947 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.88 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.88 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Beaver Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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