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11.9 MW Hydro operating in Oswego, NY — New York Independent System Operator
11.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1928
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.4433, -76.4965
County
Oswego, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Oswego, City of - (NY) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Oswego City of | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
High Dam is a hydroelectric power plant located in Oswego County, New York. The plant has a total capacity of 11.9 MW across four generators. It began operating in 1928, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. The plant is owned and operated by Oswego City of. High Dam operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, High Dam generated 25,554 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.5%. The plant is ranked as the 37th largest in New York State out of 165 power plants, and nationally it is ranked 624th out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
3.0K MWh
Latest Month
25.6K MWh
Annual Generation
24.5%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $27.3M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
INDECK___OSWEGO
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone C
Node Source
Shared substation inference
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility