Hiwassee Dam
600 Powerhouse Road, Murphy, NC 28906Plant Summary Information
Hiwassee Dam is ranked #43 out of 877 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hiwassee Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 45.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Hiwassee Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Cherokee County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1940 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 176.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 701.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,785 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #235 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hiwassee Dam
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hiwassee Dam
Hiwassee Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hiwassee Dam (2780) |
| Plant Address | 600 Powerhouse Road, Murphy, NC 28906 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.15086, -84.17753 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1940 |
| Annual Generation | 176.1 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 | Hiwassee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 87.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 73.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1940 |
| 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 May 1956
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 67.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 56.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1956 |
| 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 |
Hiwassee Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #231 | Edison Sault | Sault Ste. Marie, MI | 180.8 GWh |
| #232 | Prospect 2 | Prospect, OR | 180.1 GWh |
| #233 | Albeni Falls | Oldtown, ID | 177.0 GWh |
| #234 | Poe | Storrie, CA | 176.3 GWh |
| #236 | Kern River 1 | Bakersfield, CA | 175.7 GWh |
| #237 | Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project | South Glens Falls, NY | 170.4 GWh |
| #238 | Carmen Smith | McKenzie Bridge, OR | 167.9 GWh |
| #239 | Woodleaf | Forbestown, CA | 167.1 GWh |
| #240 | Castaic | Castaic, CA | 165.2 GWh |
| #241 | Drum 2 | Alta, CA | 164.2 GWh |
| #242 | North Fork | Estacada, OR | 164.0 GWh |
| #243 | St Stephen | St. Stephen, SC | 161.1 GWh |
| #244 | Cushman 2 | Shelton, WA | 160.5 GWh |
| #245 | West Point (GA) | West Point, GA | 159.0 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia | Reliance, TN | 389.1 GWh | 6.8 mi |
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| Calderwood | Tallassee, TN | 568.7 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Chatuge | Hayesville, NC | 18.9 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Cheoah | Tapoco, NC | 472.4 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Chilhowee | Tallassee, TN | 157.7 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.3 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| DMAT Denso - SEAT Solar Holdings, LLC | Athens, TN | 6.0 MWh | 34.8 mi |
| Fontana Dam | Fontana Dam, NC | 900.2 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.2 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Mission | Murphy, NC | 7.0 GWh | 15.4 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.2 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 188.4 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 24.0 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| Ocoee 1 | Benton, TN | 65.6 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Ocoee 2 | Benton, TN | 98.1 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Ocoee 3 | Benton, TN | 141.3 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| Primient Loudon Plant | Loudon, TN | 366.4 GWh | 41.1 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 2.7 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Santeetlah | Robbinsville, NC | 130.0 GWh | 27.1 mi |