Boone Dam
301 Boone Dam Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663Plant Summary Information
Boone Dam is ranked #33 out of 97 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Boone Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 25.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Boone Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Sullivan County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 145.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 539.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,003 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #256 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Boone Dam
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Boone Dam
Boone Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Boone Dam (3395) |
| Plant Address | 301 Boone Dam Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.4403, -82.4381 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 145.5 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 | South Fork Holston River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1953 |
| 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 June 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1953 |
| 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 September 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1953 |
| 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 |
Boone Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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