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23.5 MW Hydro operating in Fannin, GA — Tennessee Valley Authority
23.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1931
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.8837, -84.2821
County
Fannin, GA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | — |
| Owner(s) | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Blue Ridge is a hydroelectric power plant located in Fannin County, Georgia. The plant, owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), has a total capacity of 23.5 MW derived from two generators. It commenced operations in 1931, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. Blue Ridge operates within the TVA balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Blue Ridge generated 25,631 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 12.4%. The plant is ranked 15th out of 30 power plants in the state of Georgia, and 455th out of 1464 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
1.7K MWh
Latest Month
25.6K MWh
Annual Generation
12.4%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $53.9M
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
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility