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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSHamilton Branch
Hamilton Branch is a 5.3 MW out of service hydroelectric plant in Plumas County, California, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
Plant statusMothballed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingAug 1921 (completed)
- Mothballed (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.7 MW | Out of service long-term |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.6 MW | Out of service long-term |
Plant details
- Operator
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Location
- Plumas County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Out of service: 5.3 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 1921
- EIA plant ID
- 242
Location
40.2687, -121.0895
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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