Query
Cheatham
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Cheatham
Generated
2026-10-17T19:30:46.633Z

Briefing on Cheatham

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
36 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1958
Operating since
3
Generators
54.7%
Capacity factor
173 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Cheatham is a 36 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Tennessee, currently Operating.

Cheatham is reported in Tennessee since 1958 under USCE-Nashville District. Available operating and financial measures include 54.7% capacity factor and 173 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Dickson, Tennessee
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
USCE-Nashville District
Operator
USCE-Nashville District
Grid
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plant ID
6418

What stands out

1

Cheatham is a 36 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Tennessee with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 54.7% capacity factor and 173 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “TVA Pursues Multiple Methane Gas Power Plants and Pipelines” (Appalachian Voices, 2025-07-23).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#23 of 29
National rank
#371 of 1,462

Why it matters

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