Cherokee Dam
450 POWER HOUSE RD, Rudledge, TN 37861Plant Summary Information
Cherokee Dam is ranked #27 out of 97 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cherokee Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 80.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cherokee Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Jefferson County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1942 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 315.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,964 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #144 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cherokee Dam
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Cherokee Dam
Cherokee Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cherokee Dam (3397) |
| Plant Address | 450 POWER HOUSE RD, Rudledge, TN 37861 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.16818, -83.49768 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1942 |
| Annual Generation | 315.3 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 | Holston River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 37 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1942 |
| 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 June 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1942 |
| 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 January 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 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 4 Details Operating October 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 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 |
Cherokee Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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