Big Creek 4
Sierra National Forest, North Fork, CA 93643Plant Summary Information
Big Creek 4 is ranked #22 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Creek 4 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 109.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Big Creek 4 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Madera County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1951 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 408.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,579 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #110 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #108 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek 4
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Big Creek 4 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Creek 4 (320) |
| Plant Address | Sierra National Forest, North Fork, CA 93643 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.139, -119.4898 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 408.6 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | San Joaquin River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1951 |
| 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 July 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Big Creek 4 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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