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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSMiddle Fork
Middle Fork is a 122 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Placer County, California, operated by Placer County Water Agency - (CA).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 61 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 61 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Placer County Water Agency - (CA)
- Location
- Placer County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 122 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 1966
- EIA plant ID
- 425
Location
39.0248, -120.5964
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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