Buck Hydro

Route 737, Ivanhoe, VA 24350

Plant Summary Information

Buck Hydro is ranked #6 out of 17 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Buck Hydro is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.

Plant Name	Buck Hydro
Utility Name	Appalachian Power Co
Location	Carroll County, VA
Initial Operation Date	January 1912
Last Update	Nov 2025
Annual Generation	19.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	66.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,413 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #715 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #143 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 17 Virginia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Buck Hydro (3772)
Plant Address	Route 737, Ivanhoe, VA 24350
Utility	Appalachian Power Co (733)
Latitude, Longitude	36.80823, -80.93871
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Nov 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1912
Annual Generation	19.6 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	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	New River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Appalachian Power Co (733) VA
Grid Voltage	13.20 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	5.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1912
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	5.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1912
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	5.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1912
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#718	High Dam	Oswego, NY	19.1 GWh
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#720	Siphon Power Project	Bend, OR	19.0 GWh
#721	South Edwards	Fine, NY	19.0 GWh
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