Chatuge
1056 Chatuge Dam Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904Plant Summary Information
Chatuge is ranked #23 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chatuge is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Chatuge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Clay County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 18.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 72.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,431 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #722 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #157 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chatuge
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Chatuge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chatuge (2778) |
| Plant Address | 1056 Chatuge Dam Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.01913, -83.79144 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 18.9 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 | Hiwassee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 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 |
Chatuge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Chatuge.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia | Reliance, TN | 389.1 GWh | 30.3 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Blue Ridge, GA | 23.6 GWh | 29.3 mi |
| Burton Dam | Clayton, GA | 18.5 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Calderwood | Tallassee, TN | 568.7 GWh | 34.4 mi |
| Cheoah | Tapoco, NC | 472.4 GWh | 30.8 mi |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.3 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Fontana Dam | Fontana Dam, NC | 900.2 GWh | 29.8 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 2.7 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| Hiwassee Dam | Murphy, NC | 213.5 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.2 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Mission | Murphy, NC | 7.0 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.2 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 10.9 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 188.4 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 24.0 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 2.7 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Santeetlah | Robbinsville, NC | 130.0 GWh | 29.9 mi |
| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 106.2 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 38.2 GWh | 27.6 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 93.9 GWh | 32.6 mi |