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38.2 MW Hydro operating in Larimer, CO — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
38.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1954
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.3650, -105.3251
County
Larimer, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Owner(s) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Pole Hill is a 38.2 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Larimer County, Colorado. The plant began operating in 1954 and has one generator. Its primary fuel source is water (WAT), and it utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. The plant is owned and operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
In the most recent year with available data, Pole Hill generated 150,748 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 44.8%. The plant operates within the Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region balancing authority and the WECC NERC region. Pole Hill ranks as the 7th largest of 49 power plants in Colorado and 362nd out of 1464 plants 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
21.6K MWh
Latest Month
150.7K MWh
Annual Generation
44.8%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $87.6M
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
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility