Yonah

4615 Yonah Dam Road, Toccoa, GA 30577

Plant Summary Information

Yonah is ranked #16 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Yonah is comprised of 3 generators and generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Yonah
Utility Name	Georgia Power Co
Location	Stephens County, GA
Initial Operation Date	October 1925
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	35.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	129.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,634 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #558 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #122 out of 247 Georgia Power Plants
Ranked #16 out of 27 Georgia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Yonah (729)
Plant Address	4615 Yonah Dam Road, Toccoa, GA 30577
Utility	Georgia Power Co (7140)
Latitude, Longitude	34.6821, -83.3418
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 1925
Annual Generation	35.4 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	Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Tugalo River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Georgia Power Co (7140) GA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	9.5 MW
Winter Capacity	9.6 MW
Minimum Load	9.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	9.5 MW
Winter Capacity	9.6 MW
Minimum Load	9.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	9.5 MW
Winter Capacity	9.6 MW
Minimum Load	9.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#556	Gay Robinson	Kaumakani, HI	35.6 GWh
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#560	Grand Rapids	Ingalls, MI	35.1 GWh
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Anderson (SC)	Anderson, SC	4.2 GWh	40 mi
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Burton Dam	Clayton, GA	18.5 GWh	13.7 mi
Central Energy Facility	Clemson, SC	2.0 MWh	28.5 mi
Chatuge	Hayesville, NC	18.9 GWh	34.5 mi
Duke Energy CHP at Clemson University	Clemson, SC	103.1 GWh	29.5 mi
Franklin (NC)	Franklin, NC	2.7 GWh	37.2 mi
Franklin Milliken	Lavonia, GA	6.4 GWh	21.6 mi
GRP Franklin Renewable Energy Facility	Carnesville, GA	412.2 GWh	21.2 mi
Hartwell Energy Facility	Hartwell, GA	96.7 GWh	38 mi
Hartwell Lake	Hartwell, GA	344.3 GWh	37.2 mi
John S Rainey	Starr, SC	5.1 TWh	39.7 mi
Keowee	Seneca, SC	44.3 GWh	27 mi
Nacoochee	Lakemont, GA	10.9 GWh	10.4 mi
Oconee	Seneca, SC	22.0 TWh	26.3 mi
Seneca City of	Seneca, SC	728.0 MWh	22.1 mi
Tallulah Falls	Tallulah Falls, GA	106.2 GWh	5 mi
Terrora	Tallulah Falls, GA	38.2 GWh	7.1 mi
Tugalo	Tallulah Falls, GA	93.9 GWh	2.3 mi
Valenite	Westminster, SC	105.0 MWh	17.3 mi