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Stampede

Stampede is a 3.6 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Sierra County, California, operated by U S Bureau of Reclamation.

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingJan 1988 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
1Conventional Hydroelectric3.0 MW OperatingJan 1988
2Conventional Hydroelectric0.6 MW OperatingJan 1988

Plant details

Operator
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Location
Sierra County, California
Balancing authority
NEVP
Sector
Electric Utility
Capacity
Operating: 3.6 MW
First unit online
Jan 1988
EIA plant ID
7066

Location

39.4704, -120.1046

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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