Inks
422 Inks Dam Rd., Buchanan Dam, TX 78609Plant Summary Information
Inks is ranked #12 out of 14 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Inks is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Inks |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Location | Burnet County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1938 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,635 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #984 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #616 out of 820 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 14 Texas Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Inks
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Inks Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Inks (3598) |
| Plant Address | 422 Inks Dam Rd., Buchanan Dam, TX 78609 |
| Utility | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.7316, -98.38542 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1938 |
| 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 | Inks Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1938
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1938 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Inks Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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