Murphys
Utica Power House Rd off Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247Plant Summary Information
Murphys is ranked #130 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Murphys is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Murphys |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Utica Water & Power Authority |
| Location | Calaveras County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 55.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,708 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #776 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #744 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #130 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Murphys
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Murphys Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Murphys (261) |
| Plant Address | Utica Power House Rd off Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247 |
| Utility | Utica Water & Power Authority (19586) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.14709, -120.4464 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 14.8 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Mill Creek & Nf Stanislaus Riv |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 17.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Murphys Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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