Buchanan Dam (TX)
815 Buchanan Plant Rd, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609Plant Summary Information
Buchanan Dam (TX) is ranked #8 out of 15 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buchanan Dam (TX) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Buchanan Dam (TX) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Location | Llano County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1938 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 29.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 106.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,896 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #607 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #581 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 15 Texas Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Buchanan Dam (TX) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buchanan Dam (TX) (3595) |
| Plant Address | 815 Buchanan Plant Rd, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609 |
| Utility | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.7507, -98.4176 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1938 |
| Annual Generation | 29.2 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Buchanan |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1938
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 11 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1938 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1938
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 11 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1938 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 11 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1950 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Buchanan Dam (TX) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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