Marys Lake
n/a, Estes Park, CO 80517Plant Summary Information
Marys Lake is ranked #40 out of 46 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Marys Lake is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Marys Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Larimer County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1951 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,241 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,154 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #162 out of 282 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 46 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Marys Lake
Marys Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Marys Lake (517) |
| Plant Address | , Estes Park, CO 80517 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.34408, -105.53431 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Marys Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1157 | Ottumwa City of | Ottumwa, IA | 4.5 GWh |
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| #1162 | Dunlap TP 1 | New Brannfels, TX | 4.4 GWh |
| #1163 | Cabot Holyoke | Holyoke, MA | 4.4 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Valmont | Boulder, CO | 19.6 GWh | 28.5 mi |
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