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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSTims Ford
Tims Ford is a 45.7 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Franklin County, Tennessee, operated by Tennessee Valley Authority.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 45 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.7 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Location
- Franklin County, Tennessee
- Balancing authority
- TVA
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 45.7 MW
- First unit online
- Mar 1972
- EIA plant ID
- 3417
Location
35.1967, -86.2783
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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