Explore the largest hydro power plants in Colorado and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in Colorado on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in Colorado. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in Colorado.
As of May 2026, there are 49 utility-scale hydro power plants in Colorado, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 1,188 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
49
Total Capacity
1,188 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of hydro power plants in Colorado. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
300 MW
Year Operational: June 1967
Location: Clear Creek, Colorado
200 MW
Year Operational: February 1984
Location: Lake, Colorado
173 MW
Year Operational: January 1971
Location: Montrose, Colorado
95 MW
Year Operational: May 1954
Location: Larimer, Colorado
86 MW
Year Operational: November 1967
Location: Gunnison, Colorado
45 MW
Year Operational: December 1950
Location: Larimer, Colorado
38 MW
Year Operational: January 1954
Location: Larimer, Colorado
28 MW
Year Operational: June 1978
Location: Montrose, Colorado
27 MW
Year Operational: April 1997
Location: El Paso, Colorado
5 MW
Year Operational: November 2022
Location: Mesa, Colorado
8 MW
Year Operational: May 2019
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
2 MW
Year Operational: March 2017
Location: Montrose, Colorado
1 MW
Year Operational: May 2016
Location: Grand, Colorado
5 MW
Year Operational: June 2015
Location: Montrose, Colorado
3 MW
Year Operational: June 2015
Location: Montrose, Colorado
8 MW
Year Operational: April 2014
Location: Ouray, Colorado
4 MW
Year Operational: August 2013
Location: Montrose, Colorado
5 MW
Year Operational: June 2013
Location: Boulder, Colorado
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