56th largest plant in Nebraska · 4536th nationally
Johnson 1 is a hydroelectric power plant in Nebraska with a nameplate capacity of 21.6 MW. It generates roughly 52.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 4,953 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 27% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Johnson 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Nebraska Pub P&i Dist |
| City | Elwood |
| County | Gosper County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 68937 |
| Coordinates | 40.69360, -99.81780 |
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 | 10.8 MW | Operating | 1941 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 10.8 MW | Operating | 1941 |
| 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.