Kentucky Dam
640 Kentucky Dam Rd., Grand Rivers, KY 42045Plant Summary Information
Kentucky Dam is ranked #36 out of 1,354 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kentucky Dam is comprised of 5 generators and generated 448.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Kentucky Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Marshall County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1944 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #639 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #36 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 49 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kentucky Dam
Kentucky Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kentucky Dam (1377) |
| Plant Address | 640 Kentucky Dam Rd. Grand Rivers, KY 42045 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.0131, -88.2692 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1944 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| 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 | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 42.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 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 3 Details Operating September 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 42.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 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 4 Details Operating December 1945
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 43.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1945 |
| 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 April 1945
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 44 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1945 |
| 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 5 Details Operating January 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| 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 |
Kentucky Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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