Kaw Hydro
9683 Fisherman's Bend Road, Ponca City, OK 74604Plant Summary Information
Kaw Hydro is ranked #7 out of 7 hydroelectric power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kaw Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 15.7 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Kaw Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority |
| Location | Kay County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1989 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 81.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 277.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,728 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #371 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #107 out of 137 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 7 Oklahoma Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kaw Hydro
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Kaw Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kaw Hydro (7545) |
| Plant Address | 9683 Fisherman's Bend Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 |
| Utility | Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (14077) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.6994, -96.9278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 81.2 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Kaw Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Ponca City - (OK) (15202) OK |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1989 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Kaw Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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