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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSSan Joaquin 3
San Joaquin 3 is a 4.0 MW out of service hydroelectric plant in Madera County, California, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
Plant statusMothballed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingAug 1923 (completed)
- Mothballed (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4.0 MW | Out of service long-term |
Plant details
- Operator
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Location
- Madera County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Out of service: 4.0 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 1923
- EIA plant ID
- 277
Location
37.2537, -119.5194
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem