1157th largest plant in California · 9135th nationally
Rock Creek Lp is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 3.0 MW. It generates roughly 605 MWh per year — enough to power about 57 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 2% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Rock Creek Lp |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hydroland Omega Llc |
| City | Placerville |
| County | El Dorado County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95667 |
| Coordinates | 38.78342, -120.77851 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Operating | 1986 |
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Operating | 1986 |
| 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.