Spaulding 3
11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715Plant Summary Information
Spaulding 3 is ranked #123 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spaulding 3 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Spaulding 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1929 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 16.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 60.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,556 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #747 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #712 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #123 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spaulding 3
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Spaulding 3
Spaulding 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spaulding 3 (283) |
| Plant Address | 11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.33768, -120.63547 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1929 |
| Annual Generation | 16.9 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 Fuller |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1929
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPAULD3_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPAULD3_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1929 |
| 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 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Spaulding 3.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Powerhouse | Alta, CA | 2.2 GWh | 12.3 mi |
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| Drum 2 | Alta, CA | 164.2 GWh | 9 mi |
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| Dutch Flat 2 | Dutch Flat, CA | 15.2 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| French Meadows | Foresthill, CA | 50.8 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Haypress | Sierra City, CA | 17.1 GWh | 16 mi |
| Loon Lake | Fresh Pond, CA | 78.0 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 444.4 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Oxbow (CA) | Foresthill, CA | 23.2 GWh | 23.9 mi |
| Ralston | Foresthill, CA | 302.6 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Rollins | Colfax, CA | 36.9 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| Scott Flat | Nevada City, CA | 3.8 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Spaulding 1 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 17.4 GWh | 1 mi |
| Spaulding 2 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 21.0 MWh | 1 mi |