Douglas Dam
850 Powerhouse Way, Dandridge, TN 37725Plant Summary Information
Douglas Dam is ranked #22 out of 84 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Douglas Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 74.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Douglas Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Sevier County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1943 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 364.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,624 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #132 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 84 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Douglas Dam
Douglas Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Douglas Dam (3400) |
| Plant Address | 850 Powerhouse Way, Dandridge, TN 37725 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.9623, -83.5393 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 364.9 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 | French Broad River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 31.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1943 |
| 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1944 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1949 |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 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 |
Douglas Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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