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Riverview Generating Station
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Riverview Generating Station
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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A mothballed power plant just outside of Borger, TX. The lights are still on inside and outside and the location is frequented by servicemen as it is kept in running order in case it needs to be used. There are 3 levels above ground and a basement, along with some underground duct bank/tunnels and maintenance buildings. All entrances are secured with angle iron and padlocks and the windows are welded over with iron mesh. A very active substation for the city of Borger is situated adjacent to the plant and due to copper theft in the area, has proximity sensors in the fences and cameras.
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Type: Power Plant
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Difficult
Recommendation: worth the trip
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- Three different styles of brick from additions
- Much of the original infrastructure has been disused and replace by updated items
- A small town with several abandoned houses skirt the plant
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fences
barbed wire
locked gates
welded doors
cameras
vibration sensors in the fencing
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gloves
head protection
long pants / sleeves
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Built in 1926, this gas turbine generating station was built by Panhandle Power and Light Company to supply electricity to the oil fields, allowing them to drill at night. A small town also grew around the plant, which many houses still stand on the surrounding property, all in various states of disrepair. As power grids grew and bigger and more modern power plants were brought online the plant was mothballed and is now used by Southwest Public Service/Xcel Energy as a backup source of power.
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In 2013 the gas turbine is slated to be moved to Tucumcari, NM to be used as a backup generator. The building will likely be demolished.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
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6 / 10 |
| Coolness |
7 / 10 |
| Content Quality |
7 / 10 |
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 8/28/2023 12:26 AM.
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on Aug 28 23 at 0:26, Emperor Wang validated this location
on Aug 28 23 at 0:25, Emperor Wang changed the following: Interesting Features
on Aug 28 23 at 0:24, Emperor Wang changed the following: Interesting Features, Security Measures
on Oct 16 14 at 20:17, Mike Dijital validated this location
on Oct 16 14 at 9:54, Explorer Zero changed the following: Status
on Jun 10 12 at 18:40, Opheliaism validated this location
on Jun 10 12 at 1:52, Link338 changed the following: Province / State (please use full name)
on Jun 10 12 at 1:50, Link338 made this location available
on Jun 10 12 at 1:49, Link338 updated gallery picture DSC_0444.jpg
on Jun 10 12 at 1:48, Link338 added some pictures to a gallery
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