Falcon Dam & Power

PO Bx 1, FM 2098 Reservoir Rd, Falcon Heights, TX 78545

Plant Summary Information

Falcon Dam & Power is ranked #13 out of 15 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Falcon Dam & Power is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.

Plant Name	Falcon Dam & Power
Utility Name	International Bound & Wtr Comm
Location	Starr County, TX
Initial Operation Date	October 1954
Last Update	Nov 2025
Annual Generation	8.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	31.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,665 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #942 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #633 out of 852 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #13 out of 15 Texas Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Falcon Dam & Power (6410)
Plant Address	PO Bx 1, FM 2098 Reservoir Rd, Falcon Heights, TX 78545
Utility	International Bound & Wtr Comm (9339)
Latitude, Longitude	26.5575, -99.1642
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Nov 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 1954
Annual Generation	8.7 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	TRE
Balancing Authority	Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Rio Grande
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	10.5 MW
Winter Capacity	10.5 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1954
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1954
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1954
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
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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