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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSColumbus
Columbus is a 45.6 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Platte County, Nebraska, operated by Loup River Public Power Dist.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Loup River Public Power Dist
- Location
- Platte County, Nebraska
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 45.6 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1936
- EIA plant ID
- 2260
Location
41.4639, -97.3283
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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