Headgate Rock
11850 Headgate Rock Dam Rd., Parker, AZ 85344Plant Summary Information
Headgate Rock is ranked #8 out of 8 hydroelectric power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Headgate Rock is comprised of 3 generators and generated 9.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Headgate Rock |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Colorado River Indian Irr Proj |
| Location | La Paz County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1993 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 35.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 126.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,517 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #576 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #102 out of 168 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 8 Arizona Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Headgate Rock
Headgate Rock Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Headgate Rock (7179) |
| Plant Address | 11850 Headgate Rock Dam Rd., Parker, AZ 85344 |
| Utility | Colorado River Indian Irr Proj (3990) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.16826, -114.27736 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 35.7 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Colorado River Indian Irr Proj (3990) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1993 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 1 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 1 MW |
| Planned Uprate | January 2035 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1993 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 1 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 1 MW |
| Planned Uprate | January 2035 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1993 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 1 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 1 MW |
| Planned Uprate | January 2035 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Headgate Rock Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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