Big Pine Creek
400 Cone Rd., Big Pine, CA 93513Plant Summary Information
Big Pine Creek is ranked #151 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Pine Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Pine Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power |
| Location | Inyo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1925 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 37.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,158 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #891 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #826 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #151 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Pine Creek
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Big Pine Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Pine Creek (391) |
| Plant Address | 400 Cone Rd., Big Pine, CA 93513 |
| Utility | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.1428, -118.32408 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 10.5 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Big Pine Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | none |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | none |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1925 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Big Pine Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Big Pine Creek.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balch 1 | Balch Camp, CA | 71.2 GWh | 45.1 mi |
| Balch 2 | Balch Camp, CA | 342.3 GWh | 45.1 mi |
| Big Creek 1 | Big Creek, CA | 409.1 GWh | 50.6 mi |
| Bishop Creek 2 | Bishop, CA | 13.2 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| Bishop Creek 3 | Bishop, CA | 23.9 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Bishop Creek 4 | Bishop, CA | 35.8 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Bishop Creek 5 | Bishop, CA | 10.7 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 8.9 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 236.3 GWh | 47.6 mi |
| Control Gorge | Bishop, CA | 46.4 GWh | 24.1 mi |
| Cottonwood | Lone Pine, CA | 3.4 GWh | 50.7 mi |
| Haas | Balch Camp, CA | 154.8 GWh | 41.2 mi |
| Kings River PH | Balch Camp, CA | 80.8 GWh | 49.3 mi |
| Mammoth G1 | Mammoth lakes, CA | 43.6 GWh | 47.5 mi |
| Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 83.8 GWh | 47.4 mi |
| Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 75.3 GWh | 47.3 mi |
| Middle Gorge | Bishop, CA | 48.0 GWh | 28.7 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Hydro | Bishop, CA | 6.3 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Portal | Lakeshore, CA | 26.2 GWh | 46.6 mi |
| Upper Gorge | Bishop, CA | 51.9 GWh | 31.5 mi |