Morrow Point
n/a, Montrose, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
Morrow Point is ranked #46 out of 290 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Morrow Point is comprised of 2 generators and generated 35.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Morrow Point |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Montrose County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1970 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 262.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 925.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,194 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #170 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Morrow Point
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Morrow Point Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Morrow Point (514) |
| Plant Address | , Montrose, CO 81401 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.45175, -107.5393 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 262.8 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 | Morrow Point Reservoir-Gunniso |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1970
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 86.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 26 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 86.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 26 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Morrow Point Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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