24th largest plant in Nebraska · 2078th nationally
Gavins Point is a hydroelectric power plant in Nebraska with a nameplate capacity of 132 MW. It generates roughly 715.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 68,123 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 62% puts it in the middle range — running steadily but not full-time.
| Plant Name | Gavins Point |
|---|---|
| Operator | Usace-Omaha |
| City | Crofton |
| County | Cedar County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 68730 |
| Coordinates | 42.84883, -97.48148 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 44.1 MW | Operating | 1956 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 44.1 MW | Operating | 1956 |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 44.1 MW | Operating | 1957 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.