Chatuge
1056 Chatuge Dam Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904Plant Summary Information
Chatuge is ranked #23 out of 38 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chatuge is comprised of 1 generator and generated 9.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Chatuge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Clay County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 31.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 123.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,390 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #621 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #130 out of 858 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 38 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chatuge
Chatuge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chatuge (2778) |
| Plant Address | 1056 Chatuge Dam Rd Hayesville, NC 28904 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.01913, -83.79144 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 31.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Hiwassee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chatuge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Chatuge.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia | Reliance, TN | 486.7 GWh | 30.3 mi |
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| Burton Dam | Clayton, GA | 25.4 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Cheoah | Tapoco, NC | 563.6 GWh | 30.8 mi |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.4 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Fontana Dam | Fontana Dam, NC | 1.1 TWh | 29.8 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 5.8 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| Hiwassee Dam | Murphy, NC | 248.4 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.3 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Mission | Murphy, NC | 9.2 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC | Rabun Gap, GA | 122.5 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.4 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 17.8 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 204.6 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 36.3 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.3 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Santeetlah | Robbinsville, NC | 173.0 GWh | 29.9 mi |
| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 168.8 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 50.9 GWh | 27.6 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 105.9 GWh | 32.6 mi |