In Platte County, Nebraska (NE). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

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

EIA-860M names Loup River Public Power Dist 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 Columbus LLC?

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

Is Columbus still running?

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

Columbus

Columbus is a 46 MW hydroelectric power plant in Platte County, Nebraska, operated by Loup River Public Power Dist. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 1936.

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: 45.6 MW; 45 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1936
EIA plant ID: 2260

Where it is

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County: Platte County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.4639, -97.3283
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Loup River Public Power Dist
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Loup River Public Power Dist reports to EIA →

Columbus: FAQ

Where is Columbus?: In Platte County, Nebraska (NE). 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 Columbus?: 46 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Columbus?: EIA-860M names Loup River Public Power Dist 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 Columbus LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Loup River Public Power Dist 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 "Columbus LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Columbus still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.