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33 MW Hydro operating in Imperial, CA — Imperial Irrigation District
33 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1957
Operating Since
Coordinates
32.7367, -114.7139
County
Imperial, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Imperial Irrigation District | Imperial Irrigation District | — |
| Owner(s) | Imperial Irrigation District | Imperial Irrigation District | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Pilot Knob is a 33 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Imperial County, California. The plant began operating in 1957 and is owned and operated by the Imperial Irrigation District. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with two generators and its primary fuel source is water (WAT). The plant is ranked 78th out of 247 power plants in California and 391st out of 1464 plants nationally.
In the latest year of reported data, Pilot Knob generated 16,846 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 5.8%. The plant operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region and is under the balancing authority of the Imperial Irrigation District.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
California (non-ISO)
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
16.8K MWh
Annual Generation
5.8%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $75.7M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
92.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
Electric Utility