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10 MW Hydro operating in Lincoln, WY — Western Area Power Administration UGP West
10 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1968
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.0270, -110.0640
County
Lincoln, WY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Owner(s) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Fontenelle is a hydroelectric power plant located in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The plant, owned and operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, began operating in 1968. It has a total capacity of 10 MW from a single generator, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. Fontenelle operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region, under the balancing authority of the Western Area Power Administration UGP West.
In the most recent year of data, Fontenelle generated 53,250 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 60.6%. The plant is ranked as the 8th largest hydroelectric facility out of 16 in Wyoming, and 661st out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
3.3K MWh
Latest Month
53.3K MWh
Annual Generation
60.6%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $22.9M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility