Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4
16100 6900 Road, Montrose, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 is ranked #13 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 8.4 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Shavano Falls Hydro LLC - Drop 4 Project |
| Location | Montrose County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 21.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 81.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,291 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #699 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #100 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 (61190) |
| Plant Address | 16100 6900 Road, Montrose, CO 81401 |
| Utility | Shavano Falls Hydro LLC - Drop 4 Project (60813) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.45048, -107.77673 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 21.1 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Irrigation Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Delta Montrose Electric Assn (5086) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 34.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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