Mojave Siphon

16001 Hwy. 173, Hesperia, CA 92345

Plant Summary Information

Mojave Siphon is ranked #88 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Mojave Siphon is comprised of 3 generators and generated 11.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Mojave Siphon
Utility Name	California Dept. of Water Resources
Location	San Bernardino County, CA
Initial Operation Date	August 1996
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	46.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	167.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,312 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #492 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #493 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #88 out of 207 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	California Dept. of Water Resources (2013 to 2015) California Dept. of Water Resources (2016 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Mojave Siphon (7072)
Plant Address	16001 Hwy. 173, Hesperia, CA 92345
Utility	California Dept. of Water Resources (3255)
Latitude, Longitude	34.30744, -117.32355
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	August 1996
Annual Generation	46.1 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	California Aqueduct
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10.8 MW
Winter Capacity	10.8 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1996
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10.8 MW
Winter Capacity	10.8 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1996
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	10.8 MW
Winter Capacity	10.8 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1996
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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