10.6 MW Hydro operating in Carter, TN — Tennessee Valley Authority
10.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1912
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.3416, -82.1264
County
Carter, TN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | — |
| Owner(s) | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Wilbur hydroelectric plant, located in Carter County, Tennessee, has a total capacity of 10.6 MW. The plant began operating in 1912 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It consists of four generators and is owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Wilbur's latest annual generation was 14,554 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 15.7%. The plant operates within the Tennessee Valley Authority balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. In terms of size, Wilbur ranks 29th out of 29 power plants in Tennessee and 646th out of 1464 plants nationally. Recent news coverage related to the plant has focused on grid-related topics.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
Grid Voltage
69 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility
1.5K MWh
Latest Month
14.6K MWh
Annual Generation
15.7%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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