Schoolfield Dam
1936 Memorial Drive, Danville, VA 24541Plant Summary Information
Schoolfield Dam is ranked #10 out of 18 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Schoolfield Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Schoolfield Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Pittsylvania County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 47.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,729 out of 12,513 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #874 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #149 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 18 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
STS HydroPower Ltd-Schoolfield Dam (2013 to 2017) STS Hydropower, LLC (2018 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Schoolfield Dam
Schoolfield Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Schoolfield Dam (54655) |
| Plant Address | 1936 Memorial Drive, Danville, VA 24541 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.57678, -79.4325 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 12.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 89-194-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Dan River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SCH1 Details Operating October 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator SCH2 Details Operating November 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator SCH3 Details Operating December 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Schoolfield Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator SCH1 | 100.00% |
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator SCH2 | 100.00% |
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator SCH3 | 100.00% |
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| #878 | Frankenheimer Power Plant | Oakdale, CA | 12.6 GWh |
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| #880 | Lachute Hydro Lower | Ticonderoga, NY | 12.6 GWh |
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| #882 | Petersburg | Petersburg, AK | 13.0 GWh |
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| #884 | Turners Falls | Montague, MA | 12.4 GWh |
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