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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSCherokee Dam
Cherokee Dam is a 135 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Jefferson County, Tennessee, operated by Tennessee Valley Authority.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 35 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 35 MW | |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 33 MW | |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 32 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Location
- Jefferson County, Tennessee
- Balancing authority
- TVA
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 135 MW
- First unit online
- Apr 1942
- EIA plant ID
- 3397
Location
36.1682, -83.4977
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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