Elephant Butte
n/a, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901Plant Summary Information
Elephant Butte is ranked #2 out of 4 hydroelectric power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elephant Butte is comprised of 3 generators and generated -98.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Elephant Butte |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Sierra County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1940 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 16.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 57.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,644 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #752 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #100 out of 158 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 4 New Mexico Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elephant Butte
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elephant Butte (6402) |
| Plant Address | , Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.15336, -107.19197 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1940 |
| Annual Generation | 16.6 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Rio Grande |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1940 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1940 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating November 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1940 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Elephant Butte Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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