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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSAmes Hydro
Ames Hydro is a 3.6 MW operating hydroelectric plant in San Miguel County, Colorado, operated by Public Service Co of Colorado.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3.6 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Public Service Co of Colorado
- Location
- San Miguel County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 3.6 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 1906
- EIA plant ID
- 6207
Location
37.8660, -107.8831
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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