Turlock Lake
21642 Davis Road, Hickman, CA 95323Plant Summary Information
Turlock Lake is ranked #188 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Turlock Lake is comprised of 3 generators and generated -17.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Turlock Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Turlock Irrigation District |
| Location | Stanislaus County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1980 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,656 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,178 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,231 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #188 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Turlock Lake
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Turlock Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Turlock Lake (161) |
| Plant Address | 21642 Davis Road, Hickman, CA 95323 |
| Utility | Turlock Irrigation District (19281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.61146, -120.59468 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 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 | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Turlock Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Turlock Irrigation District (19281) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1980 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1980 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1980 |
| 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 |
Turlock Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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