Lake Road (MO)
1413 Lower Lake Rd, St Joseph, MO 64504Plant Summary Information
Lake Road (MO) is ranked #23 out of 35 natural gas power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Road (MO) is comprised of 7 generators and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Lake Road (MO) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Missouri West |
| Location | Buchanan County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1950 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 43.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,379 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,218 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 127 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 35 Missouri Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 12.7% Subbituminous Coal : 12.3% |
| Previous Operator |
KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co (2013 to 2018) Evergy Missouri West (2019 to 2025) |
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Lake Road (MO) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Road (MO) (2098) |
| Plant Address | 1413 Lower Lake Rd, St Joseph, MO 64504 |
| Utility | Evergy Missouri West (12698) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.7246, -94.8773 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 43.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 12.7% Subbituminous Coal : 12.3% |
| 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 | Missouri River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kansas City Power & Light Co (10000) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | MISSOURI GAS ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1950
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPSLAKE-RDUN1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPSLAKE-RDUN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1950 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPSLAKE-RDUN2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPSLAKE-RDUN2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1958 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1962
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPSLAKE-RDUN3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPSLAKE-RDUN3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1962 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPSLAKE-RDUN4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPSLAKE-RDUN4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 96.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 96.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1966 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating March 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPSLAKE-RDUN5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPSLAKE-RDUN5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 65 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPSLAKE-RDUN6 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPSLAKE-RDUN6 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating December 1990
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPSLAKE-RDUN7 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPSLAKE-RDUN7 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 21.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.88 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Lake Road (MO) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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