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Claytor

Claytor is a 74.8 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Pulaski County, Virginia, operated by Appalachian Power Co.

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingAug 1939 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
1Conventional Hydroelectric19 MW OperatingAug 1939
2Conventional Hydroelectric19 MW OperatingAug 1939
3Conventional Hydroelectric19 MW OperatingAug 1939
4Conventional Hydroelectric19 MW OperatingAug 1939

Plant details

Operator
Appalachian Power Co
Location
Pulaski County, Virginia
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
Electric Utility
Capacity
Operating: 74.8 MW
First unit online
Aug 1939
EIA plant ID
3774

Location

37.0750, -80.5847

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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