Stampede
n/a, Truckee, CA 96161Plant Summary Information
Stampede is ranked #150 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Stampede is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Stampede |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Sierra County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 43.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,946 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #892 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #804 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #150 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Stampede
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Stampede Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Stampede (7066) |
| Plant Address | , Truckee, CA 96161 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.47045, -120.10455 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 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 | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Little Truckee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Stampede Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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