Dillon Hydro Plant
858 Old Colorado Hwy #9, Summit, CO 80435Plant Summary Information
Dillon Hydro Plant is ranked #21 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dillon Hydro Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.1 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Dillon Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Denver City & County of - (CO) |
| Location | Summit County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 11.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 41.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,088 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #874 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #128 out of 291 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Denver City & County of (2013 to 2024) Denver City & County of - (CO) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dillon Hydro Plant
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Dillon Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dillon Hydro Plant (10421) |
| Plant Address | 858 Old Colorado Hwy #9, Summit, CO 80435 |
| Utility | Denver City & County of - (CO) (5068) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.6208, -106.0662 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 11.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 46-10-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Blue River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 25.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Dillon Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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