1273rd largest plant in California · 9754th nationally
Clear Lake Hydro Project is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Clear Lake Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Yolo County Flood Control Wcd |
| City | Clearlake |
| County | Lake County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95422 |
| Coordinates | 38.92356, -122.56668 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3381 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 2.5 MW | Out of Service | 1985 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
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.