Great Falls (TN)
1778 GREAT FALLS RD, Rock Island, TN 38581Plant Summary Information
Great Falls (TN) is ranked #27 out of 83 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Great Falls (TN) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Great Falls (TN) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Warren County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1916 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 275.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 943.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,002 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #171 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 83 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Great Falls (TN)
Great Falls (TN) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Great Falls (TN) (3404) |
| Plant Address | 1778 GREAT FALLS RD, Rock Island, TN 38581 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.80673, -85.63406 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1916 |
| Annual Generation | 275.6 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 | Caney Fork River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1916
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.96 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1916 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Great Falls (TN) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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