South Fork
Mile 8 Blackbear Lake Rd, Klawock, AK 99925Plant Summary Information
South Fork is ranked #25 out of 32 hydroelectric power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Fork is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | South Fork |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alaska Power and Telephone Co |
| Location | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,995 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,056 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 32 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Fork
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for South Fork
South Fork Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Fork (56265) |
| Plant Address | Mile 8 Blackbear Lake Rd, Klawock, AK 99925 |
| Utility | Alaska Power and Telephone Co (219) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 55.56333, -132.89111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2006 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | South Fork Black Bear Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alaska Power and Telephone Co (219) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2005
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2005 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
South Fork Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 17 power plants surrounding South Fork.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angoon | Angoon, AK | 1.9 GWh | 148.5 mi |
| Beaver Falls | Ketchikan, AK | 48.0 GWh | 57.1 mi |
| Black Bear Lake | Craig, AK | 22.8 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Chester Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 5.2 GWh | 61.2 mi |
| Craig (AK) | Craig, AK | 1.8 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| False Island | Thorne Bay, AK | 2.5 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Hiilangaay Hydro | Hydaburg, AK | 4.4 GWh | 26.3 mi |
| Kake | Kake, AK | 1.7 GWh | 104.5 mi |
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan, AK | 22.6 GWh | 51.5 mi |
| Klawock Power Generation Station | Klawock, AK | 500.0 MWh | 7.6 mi |
| Petersburg | Petersburg, AK | 14.4 GWh | 86.2 mi |
| Purple Lake | Metlakatla, AK | 13.9 GWh | 62.2 mi |
| Silvis | Ketchikan, AK | 14.3 GWh | 55.2 mi |
| Swan Lake | Ketchikan, AK | 77.6 GWh | 60 mi |
| Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Facility | Wrangell, AK | 103.4 GWh | 70.2 mi |
| Whitman | Ketchikan, AK | 7.3 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| Wrangell | Wrangell, AK | 604.0 MWh | 65.1 mi |