Bowman
18400 Bowman Lake Road, Nevada City, CA 95604Plant Summary Information
Bowman is ranked #134 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bowman is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bowman |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Irrigation District |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 50.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,765 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #795 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #753 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #134 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bowman
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Bowman Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bowman (50546) |
| Plant Address | 18400 Bowman Lake Road, Nevada City, CA 95604 |
| Utility | Nevada Irrigation District (13402) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.44835, -120.65342 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Bowman Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bowman Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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