Ponderosa Bailey Creek
Ponderosa Way and Rock Creek R, Manton, CA 96059Plant Summary Information
Ponderosa Bailey Creek is ranked #182 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ponderosa Bailey Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 329.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ponderosa Bailey Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC |
| Location | Tehama County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,114 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,143 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,165 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #182 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ponderosa Bailey Creek
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Ponderosa Bailey Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ponderosa Bailey Creek (10709) |
| Plant Address | Ponderosa Way and Rock Creek R, Manton, CA 96059 |
| Utility | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC (17725) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.4579, -121.8427 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 3.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 89-321-001 |
| 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 | Bailey Creek (snowmelt) |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.46 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Ponderosa Bailey Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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