South Colton — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 2611
- Capacity
- 21 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- St Lawrence, NY
- Operating Since
- 1954
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 89,565 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 48.5%
- Balancing Authority
- New York Independent System Operator
- ISO/RTO
- NYISO
- NERC Region
- NPCC
South Colton
OperatingHydro
Ranked #21 of 165 Hydro plants in NY#472 of 1454 nationally
21 MW Hydro operating in St Lawrence, NY — New York Independent System Operator
EIAWD
21 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1954
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
44.5133, -74.8826
County
St Lawrence, NY
Nearby Plants
- Five FallsHydro24 MW · 3.1 km
- HigleyHydro6 MW · 4.4 km
- Rainbow Falls HydroHydro25 MW · 4.8 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
The South Colton hydroelectric plant is located in St. Lawrence County, New York. The plant has a total capacity of 21 MW and began operating in 1954. It utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, with water (WAT) listed as its primary fuel source. Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP is the plant's owner and operator.
In the most recent year of reported data, South Colton generated 89,565 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 48.5%. The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. South Colton is ranked as the 21st largest power plant out of 165 in New York State, and 479th out of 1464 nationally. There has been one recent news article related to the plant, categorized as a hazard.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
New York Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
6.7K MWh
Latest Month
89.6K MWh
Annual Generation
48.5%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
UPPER RAQUET___HYD
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
24056
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone E
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (8)Beta
General
Mary S. Rutley Obituary (2026) - South Colton, NY - Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home - Potsdam
Mary Rutley Obituary Mary S. Rutley, beloved mother, professor, neighbor, community activist, Sunday School teacher, and friend passed away...
Legacy | Obituary·4 weeks ago
General
Where to vote in St. Lawrence County on Election Day 2025
St. Lawrence County, New York has provided a list of in-person voting locations by town for the 2025 Election. Residents can find their...
InformNNY.com·4 months ago
General
Cathryn Marie Reed Obituary (2025) - Colton, NY - Buck Funeral Home, Inc - Colton
Cathryn Reed Obituary SOUTH COLTON - Funeral services for Cathryn Marie Reed, 61, a resident of 3368 St. Highway 56, South Colton,...
Legacy | Obituary·6 months ago
Hazards·flooding
Colton, Norwood, Hermon, Potsdam, Canton among hardest hit in Aug. 9 storm that damaged over 100 roads, National Weather Service says
The Aug. 9 heavy rain caused severe flooding at Canton Island Park. Dozens of homeowners sustained flooded basements and yard damage.
National Weather Service (other)
North Country Now·1 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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