Public Service Company of Colorado Seeks Non-Capacity Amendment for Georgetown Project No. 2187

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The Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) has submitted an application for a non-capacity amendment to the Georgetown Project No. 2187, located on South Clear Creek in Georgetown and Clear Creek counties, Colorado. The project involves constructing a stream bypass pipeline to divert up to 200 cubic feet per second (cfs) from South Clear Creek around the Forebay Reservoir and Dam, ultimately discharging just downstream of the dam. This modification addresses dam safety and water quality concerns and supports water management efforts until the dam can be decommissioned. The project occupies federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Service Company of Colorado has filed an application for a non-capacity amendment to the Georgetown Project No. 2187, which includes constructing a stream bypass pipeline to divert up to 200 cfs from South Clear Creek.
  • The project is located on federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and is intended to address dam safety and water quality concerns.
  • The modification supports water management efforts until the dam can be decommissioned.
  • A Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments was issued on July 8, 2025, and the project's completion schedule is set to end on November 12, 2025, with the potential for revisions.
  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Office of Public Participation (OPP) will support public engagement and participation in the proceeding.
  • Interested parties can contact FERC's OPP at (202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov for assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing.

Statistics:

  • Up to 200 cubic feet per second (cfs) will be diverted from South Clear Creek as part of the project.
  • The project is located on approximately 13,697 acres of federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
  • The Georgetown Project No. 2187 has been in operation since the 1920s.
  • The proposed amendment is part of FERC's ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen its environmental review process.

Sources:

  • Federal Register (FR Doc. 2025-17689 Filed 9-11-25)
  • Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo)
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Office of the Federal Register