Venice Hydro

Venice Hydro is a 10 MW hydroelectric power plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by Metropolitan Water District of S CA. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1982.

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
10.1 MW
10.1 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1982
EIA plant ID
72

Where it is

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County
Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates
34.0114, -118.4168
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Metropolitan Water District of S CA
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Standby/Backup

Every plant Metropolitan Water District of S CA reports to EIA →

Venice Hydro: FAQ

Where is Venice Hydro?
In Los Angeles 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 Venice Hydro?
10 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Venice Hydro?
EIA-860M names Metropolitan Water District of S CA 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 Venice Hydro LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Metropolitan Water District of S CA 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 "Venice Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Venice Hydro still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.