Wolf Creek is a 270 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Kentucky, currently Operating.
Wolf Creek is reported in Kentucky since 1951 under USCE-Nashville District. Available operating and financial measures include 30.5% capacity factor and 724 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.
- Location
- Russell, Kentucky
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Owner / parent
- USCE-Nashville District
- Operator
- USCE-Nashville District
- Grid
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Plant ID
- 1380
What stands out
Wolf Creek is a 270 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Kentucky with status Operating.
Latest annual operating measures report 30.5% capacity factor and 724 GWh annual generation.
Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.
Latest linked story: “USACE aiming to boost hydropower at Wolf Creek Dam and protect water quality with new project” (Laker Country 104.9 WJRS, 2025-04-01).
Market and operating context
- Balancing authority
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- NERC region
- SERC
- State rank
- #1 of 14
- National rank
- #75 of 1,462
Why it matters
For this asset, operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.
