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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSSouth Canal Hydro-3
South Canal Hydro-3 is a 3.5 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Montrose County, Colorado, operated by Delta-Montrose Electric Association.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC-3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3.5 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Delta-Montrose Electric Association
- Location
- Montrose County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 3.5 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 2013
- EIA plant ID
- 58784
Location
38.4703, -107.7714
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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