Big Cliff
Route 22, Gates, OR 97346Plant Summary Information
Big Cliff is ranked #23 out of 57 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Cliff is comprised of 1 generator and generated 28.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Big Cliff |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE Northwestern Division |
| Location | Marion County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 90.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 345.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,558 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #364 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 261 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 57 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Cliff
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Big Cliff
Big Cliff Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Cliff (3074) |
| Plant Address | Route 22, Gates, OR 97346 |
| Utility | USACE Northwestern Division (19400) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.7514, -122.2832 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 90.8 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 | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | North Santiam River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Big Cliff Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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