Explore the largest hydro power plants in New York and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in New York on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in New York. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in New York.
As of May 2026, there are 166 utility-scale hydro power plants in New York, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 5,923 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
166
Total Capacity
5,923 MW
Built in 2025
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Map of hydro power plants in New York. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
2,429 MW
Year Operational: May 1962
Location: Niagara, New York
1,000 MW
Year Operational: July 1973
Location: Schoharie, New York
912 MW
Year Operational: July 1959
Location: St Lawrence, New York
240 MW
Year Operational: October 1962
Location: Niagara, New York
59 MW
Year Operational: November 1986
Location: Saratoga, New York
56 MW
Year Operational: January 1930
Location: Saratoga, New York
44 MW
Year Operational: November 1995
Location: Saratoga, New York
44 MW
Year Operational: July 1927
Location: Monroe, New York
39 MW
Year Operational: January 1924
Location: Albany, New York
8 MW
Year Operational: December 2019
Location: Sullivan, New York
11 MW
Year Operational: December 2013
Location: Sullivan, New York
39 MW
Year Operational: June 2013
Location: Saratoga, New York
6 MW
Year Operational: December 2012
Location: Columbia, New York
4 MW
Year Operational: May 2011
Location: Saratoga, New York
36 MW
Year Operational: April 2009
Location: Saratoga, New York
3 MW
Year Operational: October 2008
Location: Oswego, New York
6 MW
Year Operational: September 2003
Location: St Lawrence, New York
2 MW
Year Operational: August 2002
Location: St Lawrence, New York
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