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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSDon Pedro
Don Pedro is a 171 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Tuolumne County, California, operated by Turlock Irrigation District.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 46 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 46 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 46 MW | |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 34 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Turlock Irrigation District
- Location
- Tuolumne County, California
- Balancing authority
- TIDC
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 171 MW
- First unit online
- May 1971
- EIA plant ID
- 439
Location
37.6960, -120.4202
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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