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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSChilhowee
Chilhowee is a 49.8 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Blount County, Tennessee, operated by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 17 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 17 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 17 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP
- Location
- Blount County, Tennessee
- Balancing authority
- TVA
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 49.8 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 1957
- EIA plant ID
- 54901
Location
35.5453, -84.0503
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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