Spaulding 1
11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715Plant Summary Information
Spaulding 1 is ranked #122 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spaulding 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Spaulding 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1928 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 17.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 70.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,441 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #751 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #707 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #122 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2024) |
Map of Spaulding 1
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Spaulding 1.
Monthly Net Generation for Spaulding 1
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Spaulding 1
Spaulding 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spaulding 1 (281) |
| Plant Address | 11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.32461, -120.64481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 17.6 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Spaulding |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPAULD_6_UNIT12-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPAULD_6_UNIT12-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Spaulding 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #741 | Reusens | Lynchburg, VA | 18.5 GWh |
| #742 | Allison Creek Hydro | Valdez, AK | 18.5 GWh |
| #743 | Cove Hydroelectric | Burney, CA | 18.4 GWh |
| #744 | Pioneer | Ogden, UT | 18.3 GWh |
| #745 | Nacimiento Hydro Project | Bradley, CA | 18.2 GWh |
| #746 | Guernsey | Guernsey, WY | 18.0 GWh |
| #747 | Island Park | Island Park, ID | 17.9 GWh |
| #748 | PEC Headworks | Moses Lake, WA | 17.8 GWh |
| #749 | International Paper Riley Hydro | Jay, ME | 17.7 GWh |
| #750 | Shoshone (WY) | Cody, WY | 17.6 GWh |
| #752 | Moline | Moline, IL | 18.6 GWh |
| #753 | Oakdale | Monticello, IN | 17.4 GWh |
| #754 | International Paper Livermore Hydro | Livermore Falls, ME | 17.3 GWh |
| #755 | Spirit Mountain | Cody, WY | 17.3 GWh |
| #756 | Rolfe Canal Hydro | Penacook, NH | 17.3 GWh |
| #757 | Rapide Croche | Kaukana, WI | 17.2 GWh |
| #758 | Calligan Creek Hydroelectric Project | Snoqualmie, WA | 17.2 GWh |
| #759 | Buchanan Dam (TX) | Buchanan Dam, TX | 17.1 GWh |
| #760 | Deep Creek | Oakland, MD | 17.1 GWh |
| #761 | Clark Falls | Milton, VT | 17.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Spaulding 1.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Powerhouse | Alta, CA | 1.4 GWh | 11.3 mi |
| Bowman | Nevada City, CA | 10.6 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Chicago Park | Colfax, CA | 59.8 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Colgate | Dobbins, CA | 1.3 TWh | 29.2 mi |
| Combie South | Auburn, CA | 3.7 GWh | 31.1 mi |
| Deer Creek PH | Nevada City, CA | 12.1 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Drum 1 | Alta, CA | 46.4 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| Drum 2 | Alta, CA | 148.6 GWh | 8 mi |
| Dutch Flat | Alta, CA | 27.1 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| Dutch Flat 2 | Dutch Flat, CA | 14.5 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| French Meadows | Foresthill, CA | 50.8 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Halsey | Auburn, CA | 7.6 GWh | 33.1 mi |
| Loon Lake | Fresh Pond, CA | 63.2 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 411.3 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Ralston | Foresthill, CA | 328.1 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Rollins | Colfax, CA | 38.6 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Scott Flat | Nevada City, CA | 4.4 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Sly Creek | Forbestown, CA | 30.9 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 15.6 GWh | 1 mi |
| Stampede | Truckee, CA | 11.9 GWh | 30.6 mi |