Where is Glen Ferris Hydro?

In Fayette County, West Virginia (WV). 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 Glen Ferris Hydro?

6 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Glen Ferris Hydro?

EIA-860M names Hawks Nest 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 Glen Ferris Hydro LLC?

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

Is Glen Ferris Hydro still running?

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

Glen Ferris Hydro

Glen Ferris Hydro is a 6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Fayette County, West Virginia, operated by Hawks Nest Hydro LLC. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1912 and 1917.

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: 6.2 MW; 6.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1912–1917
EIA plant ID: 50010

Where it is

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County: Fayette County, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38.1483, -81.2147
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Hawks Nest Hydro LLC
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Hawks Nest Hydro LLC reports to EIA →

Glen Ferris Hydro: FAQ

Where is Glen Ferris Hydro?: In Fayette County, West Virginia (WV). 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 Glen Ferris Hydro?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Glen Ferris Hydro?: EIA-860M names Hawks Nest 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 Glen Ferris Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Hawks Nest 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 "Glen Ferris Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Glen Ferris Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.