Cordell Hull
150 Corps Lane, Carthage, TN 37030Plant Summary Information
Cordell Hull is ranked #18 out of 99 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cordell Hull is comprised of 3 generators and generated 63.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cordell Hull |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Nashville District |
| Location | Smith County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 441.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,542 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #94 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 99 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cordell Hull
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Cordell Hull Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cordell Hull (3423) |
| Plant Address | 150 Corps Lane, Carthage, TN 37030 |
| Utility | USCE-Nashville District (19462) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.28954, -85.94416 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 441.3 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 | Cumberland River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1973 |
| 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1973
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1973 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating February 1974
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1974 |
| 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 |
Cordell Hull Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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