Hydro Power Plants in Kentucky
Kentucky has 6 hydro power plants in the Bywatts database, totaling 802 MW of nameplate capacity. The largest is WOLF CREEK (270 MW), operated by USCE-NASHVILLE DISTRICT.
6Plants
802 MWCombined capacity
All 6 hydro plants in Kentucky
| Plant | Capacity (MW) | Operator | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF CREEK | 270 | USCE-NASHVILLE DISTRICT | 1951 |
| KENTUCKY DAM | 219 | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | 1944 |
| BARKLEY | 130 | USCE-NASHVILLE DISTRICT | 1966 |
| OHIO FALLS | 85 | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | 1928 |
| LAUREL | 70 | USCE-NASHVILLE DISTRICT | 1977 |
| DIX DAM | 28 | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | 1925 |