Horse Mesa
20909 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119Plant Summary Information
Horse Mesa is ranked #4 out of 8 hydroelectric power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Horse Mesa is comprised of 4 generators and generated 25.2 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Horse Mesa |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Salt River Project |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1927 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 104.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 164.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,294 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #341 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 167 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 8 Arizona Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Horse Mesa
Horse Mesa Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Horse Mesa (145) |
| Plant Address | 20909 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 |
| Utility | Salt River Project (16572) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.5907, -111.344 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 104.0 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 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Salt River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator HM1 Details Operating April 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.9 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 | April 1927 |
| 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 |
Generator HM2 Details Operating April 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.9 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 | April 1927 |
| 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 |
Generator HM3 Details Operating April 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1927 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 0.7 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 0.7 MW |
| Planned Uprate | April 2025 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | April 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator HM4 Details Operating June 1927
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 119 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 119 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1927 |
| 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 |
Horse Mesa Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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