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Conventional Hydroelectric Power Plants in Nevada
U.S. Energy Information Administration (Forms EIA-860/860M).
Power plants
6
Total nameplate capacity
1,052.7 MW
Generating units
17
National rank (conventional hydroelectric capacity)
#16
Every conventional hydroelectric plant in Nevada
| Plant | Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Dam (NV) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | 9 | 1,039.4 MW |
| New Lahontan | Truckee-Carson Irrigation District | 1 | 4 MW |
| Washoe | Truckee Meadows Water Authority | 2 | 2.6 MW |
| Fleish | Truckee Meadows Water Authority | 1 | 2.5 MW |
| Verdi | Truckee Meadows Water Authority | 1 | 2.4 MW |
| Lahontan | Truckee-Carson Irrigation District | 3 | 1.8 MW |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Forms EIA-860 and EIA-860M. Nameplate capacity is the maximum rated output of the plant's generators.