Woodleaf
Forbestown Dam Road, Forbestown, CA 95941Plant Summary Information
Woodleaf is ranked #54 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Woodleaf is comprised of 1 generator and generated 29.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Woodleaf |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Feather Water and Power Agency |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 167.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 627.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,796 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #234 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #281 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #54 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Woodleaf
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Woodleaf Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Woodleaf (419) |
| Plant Address | Forbestown Dam Road, Forbestown, CA 95941 |
| Utility | South Feather Water and Power Agency (14191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.55381, -121.20408 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 167.1 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 | South Fork Feather River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Woodleaf Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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