Navajo Dam
Reservoir Outlet, Farmington, NM 87401Plant Summary Information
Navajo Dam is ranked #1 out of 4 hydroelectric power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Navajo Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 16.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Navajo Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Farmington - (NM) |
| Location | San Juan County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 88.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 306.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,646 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #353 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 New Mexico Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Navajo Dam
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Navajo Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Navajo Dam (584) |
| Plant Address | Reservoir Outlet, Farmington, NM 87401 |
| Utility | City of Farmington - (NM) (6204) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.8061, -107.6131 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 88.3 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | San Juan River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Farmington - (NM) (6204) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 15 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1989 |
| 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 | 12H |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 15 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1989 |
| 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 | 12H |
Navajo Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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