Where is Mojave Siphon?

In San Bernardino 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 Mojave Siphon?

33 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Mojave Siphon?

EIA-860M names California Dept. of Water Resources 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 Mojave Siphon LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — California Dept. of Water Resources 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 "Mojave Siphon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Mojave Siphon still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Mojave Siphon

Mojave Siphon is a 33 MW hydroelectric power plant in San Bernardino County, California, operated by California Dept. of Water Resources. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1996.

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: 32.7 MW; 32.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1996
EIA plant ID: 7072

Where it is

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County: San Bernardino County, California
Coordinates: 34.3074, -117.3235
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: California Dept. of Water Resources
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

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Mojave Siphon: FAQ

Where is Mojave Siphon?: In San Bernardino 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 Mojave Siphon?: 33 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Mojave Siphon?: EIA-860M names California Dept. of Water Resources 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 Mojave Siphon LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — California Dept. of Water Resources 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 "Mojave Siphon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Mojave Siphon still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.