Hiwassee Dam
600 Powerhouse Road, Murphy, NC 28906Plant Summary Information
Hiwassee Dam is ranked #30 out of 864 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hiwassee Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 61.8 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Hiwassee Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Cherokee County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1940 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 235.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 907.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,158 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #193 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 864 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hiwassee Dam
Hiwassee Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hiwassee Dam (2780) |
| Plant Address | 600 Powerhouse Road, Murphy, NC 28906 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.15086, -84.17753 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1940 |
| Annual Generation | 235.1 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 | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 87.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 73.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1940 |
| 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 1956
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 67.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 56.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1956 |
| 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 |
Hiwassee Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #183 | Greenup Hydro | Franklin Furnace, OH | 262.2 GWh |
| #184 | American Falls | American Falls, ID | 262.2 GWh |
| #185 | Thomson | Carlton, MN | 258.7 GWh |
| #186 | Ozark | Ozark, AR | 253.1 GWh |
| #187 | Spier Falls | Gansevoort, NY | 252.9 GWh |
| #188 | Exchequer | Snelling, CA | 250.6 GWh |
| #189 | Jefferies | Moncks Corner, SC | 247.6 GWh |
| #190 | Tiger Creek | Pioneer, CA | 246.0 GWh |
| #191 | Cochrane | Great Falls, MT | 244.7 GWh |
| #192 | Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project | South Glens Falls, NY | 242.3 GWh |
| #194 | Blakely Mountain | Royal, AR | 234.9 GWh |
| #195 | Edison Sault | Sault Ste. Marie, MI | 233.6 GWh |
| #196 | Lewis Smith Dam | Jasper, AL | 233.4 GWh |
| #197 | Woodleaf | Forbestown, CA | 231.6 GWh |
| #198 | Toledo Bend | Burkville, TX | 231.5 GWh |
| #199 | Pensacola | Langley, OK | 228.0 GWh |
| #200 | J Woodruff | Chattahoochee, FL | 224.2 GWh |
| #201 | Thurlow Dam | Tallassee, AL | 222.2 GWh |
| #202 | Harry Truman | Warsaw, MO | 222.2 GWh |
| #203 | Lost Creek | Trail, OR | 221.3 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Hiwassee Dam.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia | Reliance, TN | 435.9 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Blue Ridge, GA | 21.2 GWh | 19.4 mi |
| Burton Dam | Clayton, GA | 17.0 GWh | 43.7 mi |
| Calderwood | Tallassee, TN | 521.6 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Chatuge | Hayesville, NC | 21.0 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Cheoah | Tapoco, NC | 447.8 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Chilhowee | Tallassee, TN | 146.9 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.2 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Fontana Dam | Fontana Dam, NC | 813.6 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.1 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Mission | Murphy, NC | 7.8 GWh | 15.4 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.2 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 186.1 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 18.6 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| Ocoee 1 | Benton, TN | 69.8 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Ocoee 2 | Benton, TN | 80.7 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Ocoee 3 | Benton, TN | 141.4 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| Primient Loudon Plant | Loudon, TN | 402.4 GWh | 41.1 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.6 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Santeetlah | Robbinsville, NC | 161.4 GWh | 27.1 mi |