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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSMerced Falls
Merced Falls is a 3.4 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Merced County, California, operated by Merced Irrigation District.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3.4 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Merced Irrigation District
- Location
- Merced County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 3.4 MW
- First unit online
- Jul 1930
- EIA plant ID
- 258
Location
37.5230, -120.3299
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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