Chatuge
1056 Chatuge Dam Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904Plant Summary Information
Chatuge is ranked #22 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chatuge is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chatuge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Clay County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 83.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,002 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #747 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #148 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
Map of Chatuge
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Chatuge.
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 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 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 |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #737 | Moline | Moline, IL | 21.5 GWh |
| #738 | Spearfish Hydro | Spearfish, SD | 21.4 GWh |
| #739 | Neversink | Grahmsville, NY | 21.3 GWh |
| #740 | Boatlock | Holyoke, MA | 21.3 GWh |
| #741 | Peru (IL) | City of Peru, IL | 21.4 GWh |
| #742 | Blue Ridge | Blue Ridge, GA | 21.2 GWh |
| #743 | Hatchet Creek Project | Montgomery Creek, CA | 21.2 GWh |
| #744 | Portal | Lakeshore, CA | 21.2 GWh |
| #745 | Whiting | Whiting, WI | 21.2 GWh |
| #746 | Guernsey | Guernsey, WY | 21.1 GWh |
| #748 | Allison Creek Hydro | Valdez, AK | 21.0 GWh |
| #749 | Fries Hydroelectric Project | Fries, VA | 20.9 GWh |
| #750 | James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant | Pueblo, CO | 20.8 GWh |
| #751 | Fleish | Fleish, NV | 20.7 GWh |
| #752 | Gorge 18 | South Burlington, VT | 20.5 GWh |
| #753 | Little Chute | Combined Locks, WI | 20.4 GWh |
| #754 | Black Bear Lake | Craig, AK | 20.4 GWh |
| #755 | Croton | Newaygo, MI | 20.4 GWh |
| #756 | Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 20.4 GWh |
| #757 | Sartell Dam | Sartell, MN | 20.3 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Chatuge.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia | Reliance, TN | 435.9 GWh | 30.3 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Blue Ridge, GA | 21.2 GWh | 29.3 mi |
| Burton Dam | Clayton, GA | 17.0 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Cheoah | Tapoco, NC | 447.8 GWh | 30.8 mi |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.2 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Fontana Dam | Fontana Dam, NC | 813.6 GWh | 29.8 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 4.6 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| Hiwassee Dam | Murphy, NC | 232.7 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.1 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Mission | Murphy, NC | 7.8 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC | Rabun Gap, GA | 123.9 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.2 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 12.0 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 186.1 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 18.6 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.6 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Santeetlah | Robbinsville, NC | 161.4 GWh | 29.9 mi |
| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 100.4 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 34.7 GWh | 27.6 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 43.6 GWh | 32.6 mi |