Don Pedro
21 Bonds Flat Road, La Grange, CA 95329Plant Summary Information
Don Pedro is ranked #42 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Don Pedro is comprised of 4 generators and generated 23.3 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Don Pedro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Turlock Irrigation District |
| Location | Tuolumne County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 264.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 935.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,137 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #176 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #205 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Don Pedro
Don Pedro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Don Pedro (439) |
| Plant Address | 21 Bonds Flat Road, La Grange, CA 95329 |
| Utility | Turlock Irrigation District (19281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.69599, -120.42015 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 264.3 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tuolumne River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Turlock Irrigation District (19281) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 20 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 20 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 20 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 20 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 20 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 20 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating April 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 1.3 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 1.3 MW |
| Planned Uprate | September 2029 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Don Pedro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Irrigation District | P.O. Box 4060, Modesto, CA 95352 | Generator 1 | 31.54% |
| Turlock Irrigation District | 333 East Canal Drive, Turlock, CA 95380 | Generator 1 | 68.46% |
| Modesto Irrigation District | P.O. Box 4060, Modesto, CA 95352 | Generator 2 | 31.54% |
| Turlock Irrigation District | 333 East Canal Drive, Turlock, CA 95380 | Generator 2 | 68.46% |
| Modesto Irrigation District | P.O. Box 4060, Modesto, CA 95352 | Generator 3 | 31.54% |
| Turlock Irrigation District | 333 East Canal Drive, Turlock, CA 95380 | Generator 3 | 68.46% |
| Modesto Irrigation District | P.O. Box 4060, Modesto, CA 95352 | Generator 4 | 31.54% |
| Turlock Irrigation District | 333 East Canal Drive, Turlock, CA 95380 | Generator 4 | 68.46% |
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