Norris Dam
300 Powerhouse Way, Norris, TN 37760Plant Summary Information
Norris Dam is ranked #20 out of 97 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Norris Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 94.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Norris Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Anderson County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1936 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 416.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,577 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #102 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Norris Dam
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Norris Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Norris Dam (3411) |
| Plant Address | 300 Powerhouse Way, Norris, TN 37760 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.2242, -84.0914 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1936 |
| Annual Generation | 416.3 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 | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 63.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1936 |
| 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 1 Details Operating September 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 63.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1936 |
| 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 |
Norris Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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