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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSManitou Springs
Manitou Springs is a 5.6 MW operating hydroelectric plant in El Paso County, Colorado, operated by City of Colorado Springs - (CO).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.5 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.5 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.6 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Colorado Springs - (CO)
- Location
- El Paso County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 5.6 MW
- First unit online
- May 1927
- EIA plant ID
- 494
Location
38.8556, -104.9331
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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