Dix Dam
815 Dix Dam Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330Plant Summary Information
Dix Dam is ranked #29 out of 54 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dix Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Dix Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kentucky Utilities Co |
| Location | Mercer County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 44.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 166.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,029 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #539 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 54 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dix Dam
Dix Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dix Dam (1354) |
| Plant Address | 815 Dix Dam Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 |
| Utility | Kentucky Utilities Co (10171) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.7864, -84.7028 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 44.0 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 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LGEE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Herrington Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kentucky Utilities Co (10171) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1925 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1925 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating November 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1925 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Dix Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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