Spencer Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant in Nebraska.
| Plant Name | Spencer Hydro |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nebraska Public Power District |
| City | Spencer |
| County | Boyd County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 68777 |
| Coordinates | 42.80934, -98.65628 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.6 MW | Retired | 1952 |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.8 MW | Retired | 1927 |
| 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.