San Francisquito 1
37000 Clearcreek Rd., Saugus, CA 91390Plant Summary Information
San Francisquito 1 is ranked #62 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
San Francisquito 1 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 15.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | San Francisquito 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1917 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 125.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 434.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,220 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #280 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #326 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for San Francisquito 1
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San Francisquito 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | San Francisquito 1 (6479) |
| Plant Address | 37000 Clearcreek Rd., Saugus, CA 91390 |
| Utility | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.59018, -118.45468 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1917 |
| Annual Generation | 125.4 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 | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Los Angeles Aqueduct |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | none |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | none |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1917 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | none |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | none |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1923 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1A Details Operating December 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | none |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | none |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 27 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1983 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating April 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | none |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | none |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 27 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1987 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
San Francisquito 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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