Watauga
774 Wilbur Dam Rd., Elizabethton, TN 37643Plant Summary Information
Watauga is ranked #38 out of 97 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Watauga is comprised of 2 generators and generated 21.9 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Watauga |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Carter County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1949 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 121.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 437.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,279 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #283 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Watauga
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Watauga
Watauga Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Watauga (3418) |
| Plant Address | 774 Wilbur Dam Rd., Elizabethton, TN 37643 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.3413, -82.1264 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 121.6 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 | Watauga River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1949 |
| 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 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1949 |
| 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 |
Watauga Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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