Stampede

Stampede is a 4 MW hydroelectric power plant in Sierra County, California, operated by U S Bureau of Reclamation. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1988.

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
3.6 MW
3.6 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1988
EIA plant ID
7066

Where it is

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County
Sierra County, California
Coordinates
39.4704, -120.1046
Balancing authority
NEVP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

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Stampede: FAQ

Where is Stampede?
In Sierra 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 Stampede?
4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Stampede?
EIA-860M names U S Bureau of Reclamation 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 Stampede LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — U S Bureau of Reclamation 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 "Stampede LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Stampede still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.