Pleasant Valley Hydro

Pleasant Valley Hydro is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Inyo County, California, operated by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1958.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
3.2 MW
2.7 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1958
EIA plant ID
402

Where it is

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County
Inyo County, California
Coordinates
37.4142, -118.5239
Balancing authority
LDWP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

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Pleasant Valley Hydro: FAQ

Where is Pleasant Valley Hydro?
In Inyo County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Pleasant Valley Hydro?
3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Pleasant Valley Hydro?
EIA-860M names Los Angeles Department of Water & Power as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Pleasant Valley Hydro LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Los Angeles Department of Water & Power here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Pleasant Valley Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Pleasant Valley Hydro still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.