Where is Shavano Falls Hydro?

In Montrose 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 Shavano Falls Hydro?

3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Shavano Falls Hydro?

EIA-860M names Shavano Falls Hydro LLC 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 Shavano Falls Hydro LLC?

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

Is Shavano Falls Hydro still running?

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

Shavano Falls Hydro

Shavano Falls Hydro is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Montrose County, Colorado, operated by Shavano Falls Hydro LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2015.

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: 2.8 MW; 2.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2015
EIA plant ID: 61189

Where it is

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County: Montrose County, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.492, -108.0023
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Shavano Falls Hydro LLC
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

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Shavano Falls Hydro: FAQ

Where is Shavano Falls Hydro?: In Montrose 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 Shavano Falls Hydro?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Shavano Falls Hydro?: EIA-860M names Shavano Falls Hydro LLC 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 Shavano Falls Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Shavano Falls Hydro LLC 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 "Shavano Falls Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Shavano Falls Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.