💧 Hydroelectric Power Plants in Kansas
Kansas operates 1 hydroelectric power plant totaling 7 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 13.4k MWh.
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.
Plants1operating
Capacity7 MWnameplate
Generation13.4k MWhannual
All Kansas hydroelectric plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas River Project | Lawrence | Douglas County | 7 MW | Bowersock Mills & Power Co |