Upper Dawson
707 La Grange Dam Road, La Grange, CA 95329Plant Summary Information
Upper Dawson is ranked #153 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upper Dawson is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Upper Dawson |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Turlock Irrigation District |
| Location | Tuolumne County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1983 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 10.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,095 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #924 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #838 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #153 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upper Dawson
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Upper Dawson Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upper Dawson (489) |
| Plant Address | 707 La Grange Dam Road, La Grange, CA 95329 |
| Utility | Turlock Irrigation District (19281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.6508, -120.4706 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 10.7 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 | Upper Turlock Main Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Turlock Irrigation District (19281) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1983 |
| 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 |
Upper Dawson Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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