Lost Creek I
Hwy 89 and Wilcock Road, Burney, CA 96016Plant Summary Information
Lost Creek I is ranked #171 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lost Creek I is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lost Creek I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,885 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,047 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,018 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #171 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lost Creek I
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Lost Creek I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lost Creek I (10708) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 89 and Wilcock Road, Burney, CA 96016 |
| Utility | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC (17725) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7576, -121.4145 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 89-320-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Lost Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.46 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lost Creek I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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