Strontia Springs Hydro Plant

Strontia Springs Hydro Plant is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Douglas County, Colorado, operated by Denver City & County of - (CO). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1986.

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
1 MW
1 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1986
EIA plant ID
10081

Where it is

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County
Douglas County, Colorado
Coordinates
39.4326, -105.1263
Balancing authority
PSCO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Denver City & County of - (CO)
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Denver City & County of - (CO) reports to EIA →

Strontia Springs Hydro Plant: FAQ

Where is Strontia Springs Hydro Plant?
In Douglas County, Colorado (CO). 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 Strontia Springs Hydro Plant?
1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Strontia Springs Hydro Plant?
EIA-860M names Denver City & County of - (CO) 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 Strontia Springs Hydro Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Denver City & County of - (CO) 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 "Strontia Springs Hydro Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Strontia Springs Hydro Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.