Drop 5 (CA)
Calexico New Port of Entry, Calexico, CA 92231Plant Summary Information
Drop 5 (CA) is ranked #175 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Drop 5 (CA) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 297.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Drop 5 (CA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Imperial Irrigation District |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,992 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,058 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,033 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #175 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Drop 5 (CA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Drop 5 (CA) (314) |
| Plant Address | Calexico New Port of Entry, Calexico, CA 92231 |
| Utility | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.6731, -115.39203 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 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 | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Canal Filtered |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 35.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1982 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1982 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Drop 5 (CA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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