Big Creek Water Works

Hwy 3 at Hayfork @ Hyampom Rd, Hyampom, CA 96046

Plant Summary Information

Big Creek Water Works is ranked #150 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Big Creek Water Works is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.8 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant Name	Big Creek Water Works
Utility Name	Big Creek Water Works Ltd
Location	Trinity County, CA
Initial Operation Date	January 1987
Last Update	May 2025
Annual Generation	11.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	44.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,856 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #905 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #813 out of 1,568 California Power Plants
Ranked #150 out of 206 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Big Creek Water Works (10282)
Plant Address	Hwy 3 at Hayfork @ Hyampom Rd, Hyampom, CA 96046
Utility	Big Creek Water Works Ltd (1678)
Latitude, Longitude	40.64673, -123.49801
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2003 to May 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1987
Annual Generation	11.5 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)
Sector	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Water Source	Big Creek
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	60.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	4.8 MW
Winter Capacity	4.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1987
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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