Big Creek Water Works
Hwy 3 at Hayfork @ Hyampom Rd, Hyampom, CA 96046Plant Summary Information
Big Creek Water Works is ranked #159 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Creek Water Works is comprised of 1 generator and generated 946.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 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 | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,281 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #962 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #865 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #159 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek Water Works
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Big Creek Water Works Details
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 9.6 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 | 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 |
Generator BCHY Details Operating January 1987
| 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 |
Big Creek Water Works Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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