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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSGrand Valley Project Power Plant
Grand Valley Project Power Plant is a 3.0 MW retired hydroelectric plant in Mesa County, Colorado, operated by Orchard Mesa Irrigation District.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingApr 1932 (completed)
- ClosedOct 2021 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Orchard Mesa Irrigation District
- Location
- Mesa County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- PSCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 3.0 MW
- First unit online
- Apr 1932
- EIA plant ID
- 473
Location
39.1017, -108.3456
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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