Shavano Falls Hydro
58801 Maple Road, Montrose, CO 81403Plant Summary Information
Shavano Falls Hydro is ranked #23 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shavano Falls Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.1 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Shavano Falls Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Shavano Falls Hydro LLC |
| Location | Montrose County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 42.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,111 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #882 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #130 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Shavano Falls Hydro LLC ? Shavano Project (2016 to 2019) Shavano Falls Hydro LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Shavano Falls Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shavano Falls Hydro (61189) |
| Plant Address | 58801 Maple Road, Montrose, CO 81403 |
| Utility | Shavano Falls Hydro LLC (60815) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.49197, -108.00228 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 10.8 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 | 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 | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 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 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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