Nacimiento Hydro Project
10690 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Bradley, CA 93426Plant Summary Information
Nacimiento Hydro Project is ranked #141 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nacimiento Hydro Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 351.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Nacimiento Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency |
| Location | San Luis Obispo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 11.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 40.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,987 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #853 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #789 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #141 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Nacimiento Hydro Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nacimiento Hydro Project (50352) |
| Plant Address | 10690 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Bradley, CA 93426 |
| Utility | Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency (12850) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.79858, -120.88333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 11.8 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 | Nacimiento Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1987 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1987 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Nacimiento Hydro Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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