Lake Catherine
Hwy. 270, PO Box 218, Jones Mill, AR 72105Plant Summary Information
Lake Catherine is ranked #24 out of 115 power plants in Arkansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Catherine is comprised of 1 generator and generated 46.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lake Catherine |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Entergy Arkansas LLC |
| Location | Hot Spring County, AR |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1970 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 336.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,878 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #634 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 115 Arkansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 19 Arkansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Entergy Arkansas Inc (2013 to 2017) Entergy Arkansas LLC (2018 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lake Catherine
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Lake Catherine Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Catherine (170) |
| Plant Address | Hwy. 270, PO Box 218, Jones Mill, AR 72105 |
| Utility | Entergy Arkansas LLC (814) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.4341, -92.9049 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 336.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Catherine |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Arkansas Inc (814) AR |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY ARKLA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating April 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EAI.LK_CATH4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EAI.LK_CATH4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 552.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 522 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 522.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1970 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Lake Catherine Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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