Explore the largest hydro power plants in California and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in California on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in California. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in California.
As of May 2026, there are 245 utility-scale hydro power plants in California, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 13,730 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
245
Total Capacity
13,730 MW
Built in 2025
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Map of hydro power plants in California. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,682 MW
Year Operational: August 1978
Location: Los Angeles, California
1,053 MW
Year Operational: June 1984
Location: Fresno, California
714 MW
Year Operational: April 1949
Location: Shasta, California
644 MW
Year Operational: February 1969
Location: Butte, California
424 MW
Year Operational: June 1968
Location: Merced, California
315 MW
Year Operational: October 1969
Location: Yuba, California
300 MW
Year Operational: June 1979
Location: Tuolumne, California
276 MW
Year Operational: July 1994
Location: San Bernardino, California
269 MW
Year Operational: December 2020
Location: El Dorado, California
1 MW
Year Operational: September 2024
Location: San Bernardino, California
269 MW
Year Operational: December 2020
Location: El Dorado, California
38 MW
Year Operational: June 2017
Location: Fresno, California
2 MW
Year Operational: November 2014
Location: Humboldt, California
30 MW
Year Operational: March 2012
Location: Tuolumne, California
2 MW
Year Operational: May 2002
Location: San Diego, California
30 MW
Year Operational: December 2001
Location: Riverside, California
3 MW
Year Operational: September 1999
Location: San Bernardino, California
33 MW
Year Operational: August 1996
Location: San Bernardino, California
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