Fontana Dam
Hwy 28, Fontana Dam, NC 28733Plant Summary Information
Fontana Dam is ranked #45 out of 1,323 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fontana Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 265.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fontana Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Swain County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1945 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 879.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #819 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 35 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fontana Dam
Fontana Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fontana Dam (2779) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 28, Fontana Dam, NC 28733 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4507, -83.805 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1945 |
| Annual Generation | 879.0 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 | Little Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1945
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 101.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 101.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 56 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1945 |
| 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 March 1945
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 101.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 101.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 56 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1945 |
| 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 February 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 101.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 101.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 56 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 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 |
Fontana Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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