TID is organized on June 6 as the first irrigation district in California.
1893
TID and MID build La Grange Dam to divert water into their canal systems.
1900
Henry Stirring is the first farmer to receive irrigation water from TID canals.
1923
The Original Don Pedro Dam and Powerhouse is constructed and capable of generating up to 15 megawatts and storing 289,000 acre-feet of water.
TID enters into the electric industry.
1924
TID builds a small power plant at the bottom of La Grange Dam.
1971
The New Don Pedro Dam and Powerhouse is constructed with a total generating capacity of 203 megawatts and a water storage capacity of 2,030,000 acre-feet.
1979
TID begins constructing the first of eight small scale hydroelectric power plants on its canal system as well as surrounding irrigation districts' canals.
1984
TID acquires interest in a geothermal power plant in the Geyers Steam Field located in Lake County, California.
1986
Walnut Power Plant, a natural gas-fired plant, begins operation with a generating capacity of 49.9 megawatts.
1995
Almond Power Plant, a natural gas-fired plant, begins operation with a generating capacity of 48 megawatts.
2003
TID purchases 225 square-mile electric service territory from PG&E and designates it the Westside Service Area.
2005
TID obtains cerfitication as an independent control area.
2006
Walnut Energy Center, a natural gas-fired plant, begins operation with a generating capacity of 250 megawatts.
2007
The construction of both the Westley 203/115 kV substation and the double circuit 115kV transmission line is completed.
2008
TID purchases the Tuolumne Wind Project, a wind generation facility capable of producing 136.6 megawatts.
TID constructs the largest fuel cell in California, capable of generating 1.2 megawatts.
More Information
For a detailed history on the Turlock Irrigation District, read Land, Water and Power, A History of the Turlock Irrigation District, 1887-1987, by Alan M. Paterson. The book is available at most Stanislaus County libraries.
