Olmsted Hydroelectric Power Plant
The Olmsted Hydroelectric Power Plant, located at the mouth of Provo Canyon in Utah County, is a historic facility with roots dating back to 1897 when it was first established by Lucien L. Nunn and the Telluride Power Company. Over the years, the plant has undergone significant developments and improvements, including the construction of a new power plant in 2016 to replace the aging facilities, with commercial power production commencing in October 2018.
Operated and maintained by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, the Olmsted Power Plant plays a crucial role in providing power to local customers through the Western Area Power Authority. With a focus on sustainable power generation, the new Olmsted plant operates as a run-of-the-river facility, producing power as needed to meet downstream water demands, ensuring the continued supply of water to the Central Utah Project.
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