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140 MW Hydro operating in DeKalb, TN — Tennessee Valley Authority
140 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1950
Operating Since
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | USCE-Nashville District | US Army Corps of Engineers - Nashville District | — |
| Owner(s) | USCE-Nashville District | US Army Corps of Engineers - Nashville District | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as US Army Corps of Engineers - Nashville District
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
Center Hill is a 140 MW hydroelectric power plant located in DeKalb County, Tennessee. The plant began operating in 1950 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It has three generators and is owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District (USCE-Nashville District). The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year with available data, Center Hill generated 291,632 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 23.8%. The plant operates within the Tennessee Valley Authority balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Center Hill ranks as the 8th largest hydroelectric plant out of 13 in Tennessee, and 136th out of 194 nationally. Recent news coverage of the plant includes 8 articles related to the industry, 1 related to deals, and 1 related to regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
10.8K MWh
Latest Month
291.6K MWh
Annual Generation
23.8%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $321.2M
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
161.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility