Middle Gorge
1501 Gorge Rd., Bishop, CA 93514Plant Summary Information
Middle Gorge is ranked #85 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Middle Gorge is comprised of 1 generator and generated 535.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Middle Gorge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power |
| Location | Mono County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 48.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 164.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,337 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #487 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #489 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #85 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Middle Gorge
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Middle Gorge
Middle Gorge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Middle Gorge (401) |
| Plant Address | 1501 Gorge Rd., Bishop, CA 93514 |
| Utility | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.51, -118.56917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 48.0 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 | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Upper Gorge Tailbay |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | none |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | none |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1952 |
| 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 |
Middle Gorge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Middle Gorge.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek 1 | Big Creek, CA | 409.1 GWh | 42.5 mi |
| Big Creek 2 | Auberry, CA | 376.6 GWh | 45.8 mi |
| Big Creek 2A | Auberry, CA | 322.4 GWh | 45.8 mi |
| Big Pine Creek | Big Pine, CA | 10.5 GWh | 28.7 mi |
| Bishop Creek 2 | Bishop, CA | 13.2 GWh | 16.3 mi |
| Bishop Creek 3 | Bishop, CA | 23.9 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| Bishop Creek 4 | Bishop, CA | 35.8 GWh | 13.4 mi |
| Bishop Creek 5 | Bishop, CA | 10.7 GWh | 13.1 mi |
| Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 8.9 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 236.3 GWh | 21.2 mi |
| Control Gorge | Bishop, CA | 46.4 GWh | 5 mi |
| J S Eastwood | Shaver Lake, CA | 90.6 GWh | 45.3 mi |
| Mammoth G1 | Mammoth lakes, CA | 43.6 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 83.8 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 75.3 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Hydro | Bishop, CA | 6.3 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Poole | Lee Vining, CA | 22.3 GWh | 46.4 mi |
| Portal | Lakeshore, CA | 26.2 GWh | 36.8 mi |
| Rush Creek | June lake, CA | 30.0 GWh | 35.1 mi |
| Upper Gorge | Bishop, CA | 51.9 GWh | 2.7 mi |