Scott Flat
Hwy 20 At Scotts Flat Rd/ Dam, Nevada City, CA 95959Plant Summary Information
Scott Flat is ranked #183 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Scott Flat is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Scott Flat |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Irrigation District |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,186 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,149 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,176 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #183 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Scott Flat
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Scott Flat Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Scott Flat (839) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 20 At Scotts Flat Rd/ Dam, Nevada City, CA 95959 |
| Utility | Nevada Irrigation District (13402) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.27211, -120.93251 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Deer Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 7P Details Operating February 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Scott Flat Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Deadwood Creek | Dobbins, CA | 2.1 GWh | 19.8 mi |
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| Drum 2 | Alta, CA | 164.2 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Dutch Flat | Alta, CA | 66.0 GWh | 6.4 mi |
| Dutch Flat 2 | Dutch Flat, CA | 15.2 GWh | 6.4 mi |
| Halsey | Auburn, CA | 21.5 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| Narrows 2 | Browns Valley, CA | 181.2 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Narrows PH | Grass Valley, CA | 73.4 GWh | 18.3 mi |
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| Ralston | Foresthill, CA | 302.6 GWh | 21.8 mi |
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| Spaulding 1 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 17.4 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Spaulding 2 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 21.0 MWh | 15.8 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 16.9 GWh | 16.5 mi |