Roaring Creek Water Power
Cove Rd Near Montgomery Creek, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065Plant Summary Information
Roaring Creek Water Power is ranked #168 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Roaring Creek Water Power is comprised of 1 generator and generated 446.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Roaring Creek Water Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Shasta Hydroelectric Inc |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,833 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,038 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,006 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #168 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Roaring Creek Water Power
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Roaring Creek Water Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Roaring Creek Water Power (10881) |
| Plant Address | Cove Rd Near Montgomery Creek, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065 |
| Utility | Shasta Hydroelectric Inc (16997) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.88206, -121.94835 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 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 | 87-430-000 |
| 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 | Roaring Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Roaring Creek Water Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Pit 3 | Burney, CA | 374.6 GWh | 13.1 mi |
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