Cheatham

2250 Cheatham Dam Road, Ashland City, TN 37036

Plant Summary Information

Cheatham is ranked #29 out of 99 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cheatham is comprised of 3 generators and generated 46.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Cheatham
Utility Name	USCE-Nashville District
Location	Dickson County, TN
Initial Operation Date	May 1958
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	191.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	673.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,654 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #219 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #29 out of 99 Tennessee Power Plants
Ranked #14 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cheatham (6418)
Plant Address	2250 Cheatham Dam Road, Ashland City, TN 37036
Utility	USCE-Nashville District (19462)
Latitude, Longitude	36.3208, -87.2219
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	May 1958
Annual Generation	191.4 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	Cumberland River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	12 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	13.8 MW
Winter Capacity	13.8 MW
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1958
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	12 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	13.8 MW
Winter Capacity	13.8 MW
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1958
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	12 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	13.8 MW
Winter Capacity	13.8 MW
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1958
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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SR Christiana, LLC	Christiana, TN	2.7 GWh	64.2 mi
SR Clarksville II, LLC	Clarksville, TN	10.0 GWh	14.8 mi
SR Clarksville, LLC	Clarksville, TN	4.2 GWh	15 mi
SR Franklin, LLC	Franklin, KY	5.3 GWh	46.3 mi
SR Paris	Paris, TN	13.9 GWh	62.1 mi
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SR Warren, LLC	Franklin, KY	7.2 GWh	46.1 mi
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