Donnells
None, None, CA 95364Plant Summary Information
Donnells is ranked #47 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Donnells is comprised of 1 generator and generated 26.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Donnells |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D. |
| Location | Tuolumne County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 233.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 818.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,351 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #184 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #239 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Donnells
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Donnells
Donnells Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Donnells (415) |
| Plant Address | None, None, CA 95364 |
| Utility | Oakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D. (13935) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.24666, -120.03407 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 233.4 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Stanislaus River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator H1 Details Operating June 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 72 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1957 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Donnells Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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