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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSEstes
Estes is a 45.0 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Larimer County, Colorado, operated by U S Bureau of Reclamation.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- U S Bureau of Reclamation
- Location
- Larimer County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 45.0 MW
- First unit online
- Sep 1950
- EIA plant ID
- 513
Location
40.3768, -105.5097
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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