Tri-County Water Hydropower Project

31297 Highway 550, Ridgway, CO 81432

Plant Summary Information

Tri-County Water Hydropower Project is ranked #23 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Tri-County Water Hydropower Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.

Plant Name	Tri-County Water Hydropower Project
Utility Name	Tri-County Water Conservancy District
Location	Ouray County, CO
Initial Operation Date	April 2014
Last Update	Jun 2026
Annual Generation	10.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	42.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,169 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #888 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #131 out of 291 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #23 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Tri-County Water Hydropower Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Tri-County Water Hydropower Project (58901)
Plant Address	31297 Highway 550, Ridgway, CO 81432
Utility	Tri-County Water Conservancy District (58771)
Latitude, Longitude	38.23917, -107.75806
Generation Dates on File	Apr 2014 to Jun 2026
Initial Operation Date	April 2014
Annual Generation	10.5 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	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	Ridgway Reservoir
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151)
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator TCWG1 Details Operating April 2014

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	7.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	7.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.1 MW
Minimum Load	2.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 2014
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator TCWG2 Details Operating April 2014

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 2014
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Tri-County Water Hydropower Project Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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