Slate Creek
3 Mile West on LaMoine Rd, Lakehead, CA 96051Plant Summary Information
Slate Creek is ranked #140 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Slate Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Slate Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 47.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,942 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #841 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #784 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #140 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Slate Creek Hydro Assoc LP (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Slate Creek
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Slate Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Slate Creek (50961) |
| Plant Address | 3 Mile West on LaMoine Rd, Lakehead, CA 96051 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.97686, -122.45625 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 12.2 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 | 90-149-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Slate Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Slate Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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