Broken Bow Dam
4905 N. State Hwy 259-A, Broken Bow, OK 74728Plant Summary Information
Broken Bow Dam is ranked #8 out of 10 hydroelectric power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Broken Bow Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 20.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Broken Bow Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Tulsa District |
| Location | McCurtain County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1970 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 195.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 683.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,627 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #213 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #94 out of 145 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 10 Oklahoma Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Broken Bow Dam
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Broken Bow Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Broken Bow Dam (6415) |
| Plant Address | 4905 N. State Hwy 259-A, Broken Bow, OK 74728 |
| Utility | USCE-Tulsa District (27470) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.13878, -94.6845 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 195.7 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Mountain Fork River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Western Farmers Elec Coop, Inc (20447) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1970
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 57.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1970 |
| 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 | 1H |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1970
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 57.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1970 |
| 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 | 1H |
Broken Bow Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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