In Gunnison 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 Blue Mesa?

86 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

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 Blue Mesa 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 "Blue Mesa LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Blue Mesa still running?

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

Blue Mesa

Blue Mesa is a 86 MW hydroelectric power plant in Gunnison County, Colorado, operated by U S Bureau of Reclamation. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1967.

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: 86.4 MW; 86.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1967
EIA plant ID: 512

Where it is

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County: Gunnison County, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.4532, -107.3375
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

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

Every plant U S Bureau of Reclamation reports to EIA →

Blue Mesa: FAQ

Where is Blue Mesa?: In Gunnison 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 Blue Mesa?: 86 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Blue Mesa?: 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 Blue Mesa 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 "Blue Mesa LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Blue Mesa still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.