Gross Hydro Plant

Gross Hydro Plant is a 8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Jefferson County, Colorado, operated by Denver City & County of - (CO). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2007.

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
8 MW
8 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2007
EIA plant ID
10424

Where it is

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County
Jefferson County, Colorado
Coordinates
39.9456, -105.3565
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 →

Gross Hydro Plant: FAQ

Where is Gross Hydro Plant?
In Jefferson 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 Gross Hydro Plant?
8 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gross 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 Gross 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 "Gross 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 Gross Hydro Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.