Parker Dam
n/a, Parker, CA 92267Plant Summary Information
Parker Dam is ranked #21 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Parker Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 80.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Parker Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1942 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 406.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,516 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #109 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #105 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Parker Dam
Parker Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Parker Dam (447) |
| Plant Address | , Parker, CA 92267 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.29533, -114.14022 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1942 |
| Annual Generation | 406.2 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 - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1942 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1942 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1943 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Parker Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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