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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSVallecito Hydroelectric
Vallecito Hydroelectric is a 5.8 MW operating hydroelectric plant in La Plata County, Colorado, operated by Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.5 MW | |
| GEN3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.5 MW | |
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.8 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc
- Location
- La Plata County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 5.8 MW
- First unit online
- May 1989
- EIA plant ID
- 50206
Location
37.3777, -107.5787
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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