Hartwell Lake
6961 Anderson Highway, Hartwell, GA 30643Plant Summary Information
Hartwell Lake is ranked #35 out of 247 power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hartwell Lake is comprised of 5 generators and generated 68.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Hartwell Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Savannah District |
| Location | Hart County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 344.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,846 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #133 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 247 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 27 Georgia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hartwell Lake
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Hartwell Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hartwell Lake (754) |
| Plant Address | 6961 Anderson Highway, Hartwell, GA 30643 |
| Utility | USCE-Savannah District (19375) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.3564, -82.8219 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 344.3 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 | Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Savannah River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1962 |
| 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 2 Details Operating April 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1962 |
| 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 OA April 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1962 |
| 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 4 Details Operating April 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1962 |
| 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 5 Details Operating November 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1983 |
| 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 |
Hartwell Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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