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36 MW Hydro operating in Dickson, TN — Tennessee Valley Authority
36 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1958
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.3190, -87.2236
County
Dickson, TN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | USCE-Nashville District | — | — |
| Owner(s) | USCE-Nashville District | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Cheatham Hydroelectric Plant, located in Dickson County, Tennessee, has a total capacity of 36 MW. The plant began operating in 1958 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It consists of 3 generators and is owned and operated by USCE-Nashville District. The primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Cheatham's latest annual generation was 172,992 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 54.7%. The plant operates within the Tennessee Valley Authority balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Cheatham is ranked as the 23rd largest power plant in Tennessee out of 29, and nationally it is ranked 377 out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
5.9K MWh
Latest Month
173.0K MWh
Annual Generation
54.7%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $82.6M
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