Nickajack — 104 MW Hydroelectric

Nickajack is a 103.9 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Tennessee, United States. Operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, it has been in operation since 1968 and utilizes water flow to generate electricity.

It ranks as the 190th largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 103.9 MW, it represents 0.09% of the country’s total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, Nickajack is approximately 1.5% the size.

Hydropower is a significant source of renewable energy in the United States, contributing about 8.5% of the total electricity generation. The Nickajack plant takes advantage of the Tennessee River’s flow, which is vital for hydroelectric production in the region. It is located approximately 30 km east of Chattanooga in the southeastern United States.