Where is Little Cottonwood?

In Salt Lake County, Utah (UT). 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 Little Cottonwood?

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

Who owns Little Cottonwood?

EIA-860M names City of Murray - (UT) 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 Little Cottonwood LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Murray - (UT) 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 "Little Cottonwood LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Little Cottonwood still running?

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

Little Cottonwood

Little Cottonwood is a 5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Salt Lake County, Utah, operated by City of Murray - (UT). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1983.

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: 4.8 MW; 4.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1983
EIA plant ID: 6537

Where it is

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County: Salt Lake County, Utah
Coordinates: 40.585, -111.8006
Balancing authority: PACE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Murray - (UT)
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Murray - (UT) reports to EIA →

Little Cottonwood: FAQ

Where is Little Cottonwood?: In Salt Lake County, Utah (UT). 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 Little Cottonwood?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Little Cottonwood?: EIA-860M names City of Murray - (UT) 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 Little Cottonwood LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Murray - (UT) 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 "Little Cottonwood LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Little Cottonwood still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.