Colgate

12700 Lake Francis Rd, Dobbins, CA 95935

Plant Summary Information

Colgate is ranked #33 out of 1,311 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Colgate is comprised of 2 generators and generated 199.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.

Plant Name	Colgate
Utility Name	Yuba County Water Agency - (CA)
Location	Yuba County, CA
Initial Operation Date	October 1969
Last Update	Oct 2025
Annual Generation	1.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	4.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #624 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #33 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #23 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 207 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Yuba County Water Agency (2013 to 2024) Yuba County Water Agency - (CA) (2025 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Colgate (454)
Plant Address	12700 Lake Francis Rd, Dobbins, CA 95935
Utility	Yuba County Water Agency - (CA) (21140)
Latitude, Longitude	39.33083, -121.19167
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Oct 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 1969
Annual Generation	1.3 TWh
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	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	North Yuba River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV / 60.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	COLGATE 1_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	COLGATE 1_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	157.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	176.7 MW
Winter Capacity	176.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1969
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	COLGATE 2_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	COLGATE 2_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	157.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	175.7 MW
Winter Capacity	175.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1969
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

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

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