Where is Carter Hydro?

In Larimer 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 Carter Hydro?

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

Who owns Carter Hydro?

EIA-860M names Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 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 Carter Hydro LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 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 "Carter Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Carter Hydro still running?

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

Carter Hydro

Carter Hydro is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Larimer County, Colorado, operated by Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2012.

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: 2.6 MW; 2.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2012
EIA plant ID: 58622

Where it is

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County: Larimer County, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.3242, -105.2089
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District reports to EIA →

Carter Hydro: FAQ

Where is Carter Hydro?: In Larimer 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 Carter Hydro?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Carter Hydro?: EIA-860M names Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 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 Carter Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 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 "Carter Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Carter Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.