Clam River Dam

10817 Clam River Dam Road, Danbury, WI 54830

Plant Summary Information

Clam River Dam is ranked #56 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Clam River Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 966.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Clam River Dam
Utility Name	Zero6 Energy Hydro
Location	Burnett County, WI
Initial Operation Date	April 1942
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	4.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	17.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #8,333 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,100 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #167 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #56 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Renewable World Energies LLC (2013 to 2024) Zero6 Energy Hydro (2025 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Clam River Dam (4018)
Plant Address	10817 Clam River Dam Road, Danbury, WI 54830
Utility	Zero6 Energy Hydro (67398)
Latitude, Longitude	45.9467, -92.5383
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	April 1942
Annual Generation	4.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	06-246-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Clam River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co (13815) WI
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1942
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1942
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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