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Drop 1
5.7 MW hydroelectric power plant · Imperial County, California
- Operating capacity
- 5.7 MW
- 3 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1984
- Generation, 2023
- 5,378 MWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 585
- Operator
- Imperial Irrigation District
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Imperial County
- Balancing authority
- IID
- Location
- 32.7116, -114.9427
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.9 MW | Nov 1984 | Operating |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.9 MW | Nov 1984 | Operating |
| 3Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.9 MW | Oct 1984 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 5,378 MWh
- Capacity factor
- 10.8%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop 2 (CA) | Hydroelectric | 10.0 MW | 5.2 mi |
| Drop 3 (CA) | Hydroelectric | 9.2 MW | 11 mi |
| Pilot Knob | Hydroelectric | 33.0 MW | 13 mi |
| Yucca | Natural gas | 422 MW | 14 mi |
| Drop 4 | Hydroelectric | 19.6 MW | 16 mi |
| Yuma Cogeneration Associates | Natural gas | 62.6 MW | 17 mi |
| Siphon Drop Power Plant | Hydroelectric | 4.4 MW | 19 mi |
| Ormesa II | Geothermal | 24.0 MW | 19 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Drop 1 produce?
- Drop 1 has 5.7 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 3 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Drop 1?
- EIA lists Imperial Irrigation District as the operator of Drop 1.
- How much electricity did Drop 1 generate?
- Drop 1 reported 5,378 MWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026