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66.8 MW Hydro operating in Natrona, WY
66.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1960
Operating Since
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EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau of Reclamation | US Bureau of Reclamation | — |
| Owner(s) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | US Bureau of Reclamation | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as US Bureau of Reclamation
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Fremont Canyon Hydroelectric Power Plant, located in Natrona County, Wyoming, has a total capacity of 66.8 MW. The plant began operating in 1960 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. It consists of two generators and is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The plant's balancing authority is Western Area Power Administration UGP West, and it falls within the WECC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Fremont Canyon generated 227,736 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 38.8%. The plant is ranked as the largest hydroelectric facility out of 16 in the state of Wyoming, and it holds a national ranking of 260 out of 1464 similar facilities.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
Western Area Power Administration UGP West (WAUW)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility
7.7K MWh
Latest Month
227.7K MWh
Annual Generation
38.8%
Capacity Factor
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$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $153.3M
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Last updated 2026-03-26
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