In Kay County, Oklahoma (OK). 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 Kaw Hydro?

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

EIA-860M names Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority 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 Kaw Hydro LLC?

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

Is Kaw Hydro still running?

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

Kaw Hydro

Kaw Hydro is a 37 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kay County, Oklahoma, operated by Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 1989.

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: 37 MW; 29.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 7545

Where it is

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County: Kay County, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36.6994, -96.9278
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority reports to EIA →

Kaw Hydro: FAQ

Where is Kaw Hydro?: In Kay County, Oklahoma (OK). 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 Kaw Hydro?: 37 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Kaw Hydro?: EIA-860M names Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority 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 Kaw Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority 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 "Kaw Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Kaw Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.