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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSDix Dam
Dix Dam is a 28.2 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Mercer County, Kentucky, operated by Kentucky Utilities Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.4 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.4 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.4 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Kentucky Utilities Co
- Location
- Mercer County, Kentucky
- Balancing authority
- LGEE
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 28.2 MW
- First unit online
- Nov 1925
- EIA plant ID
- 1354
Location
37.7864, -84.7028
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem