Kelly Ridge
Oroville Dam Blvd, Oroville, CA 95965Plant Summary Information
Kelly Ridge is ranked #77 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kelly Ridge is comprised of 1 generator and generated 14.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Kelly Ridge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Feather Water and Power Agency |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 69.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 260.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,871 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #407 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #401 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #77 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kelly Ridge
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Kelly Ridge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kelly Ridge (418) |
| Plant Address | Oroville Dam Blvd, Oroville, CA 95965 |
| Utility | South Feather Water and Power Agency (14191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.53178, -121.49125 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 69.1 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 | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | South Fork Feather River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1963 |
| 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 |
Kelly Ridge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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