Ocoee 1
1988 Hwy 64 E, Benton, TN 37307Plant Summary Information
Ocoee 1 is ranked #48 out of 97 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ocoee 1 is comprised of 5 generators and generated 8.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ocoee 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Polk County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1912 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 65.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 243.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,931 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #416 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #48 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ocoee 1
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Ocoee 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ocoee 1 (3412) |
| Plant Address | 1988 Hwy 64 E, Benton, TN 37307 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0947, -84.6478 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1912 |
| Annual Generation | 65.6 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 | Ocoee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1912 |
| 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 January 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1912 |
| 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 3 Details Operating May 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1912 |
| 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 4 Details Operating May 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1912 |
| 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 5 Details Operating December 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1914 |
| 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 |
Ocoee 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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