476th largest plant in California · 3848th nationally
Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 42.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility |
|---|---|
| Operator | San Diego County Water Auth |
| City | Escondido |
| County | San Diego County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92029 |
| Coordinates | 33.05861, -117.11944 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Water | 21.0 MW | Retired | 2012 |
| 2 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Water | 21.0 MW | Retired | 2012 |
| 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.