Wolf Creek
980 Power Plant Road, Jamestown, KY 42629Plant Summary Information
Wolf Creek is ranked #39 out of 1,311 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wolf Creek is comprised of 6 generators and generated 118.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wolf Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Nashville District |
| Location | Russell County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1951 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #737 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 61 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Wolf Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wolf Creek (1380) |
| Plant Address | 980 Power Plant Road, Jamestown, KY 42629 |
| Utility | USCE-Nashville District (19462) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.8691, -85.147 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 TWh |
| 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 | Cumberland River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1951 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating October 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1951 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1951 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1952 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1952 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1952 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Wolf Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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