Philpott Lake — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 3834
- Capacity
- 14 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Out of service
- Location
- Henry, VA
- Operating Since
- 1953
- Generators
- 3
- Operator
- USCE-Wilmington District
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 14,399.01 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 11.7%
- Balancing Authority
- PJM Interconnection, LLC
- ISO/RTO
- PJM
- NERC Region
- RFC
Philpott Lake
Out of serviceHydro
Ranked #7 of 24 Hydro plants in VA#563 of 1454 nationally
14 MW Hydro out of service in Henry, VA — PJM Interconnection, LLC
EIAWD
14 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1953
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
36.7810, -80.0270
County
Henry, VA
Nearby Plants
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- MartinsvilleHydro1.3 MW · 18.2 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | USCE-Wilmington District | — | — |
| Owner(s) | USCE-Wilmington District | — | — |
| Status | Out of service | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
Philpott Lake is a hydroelectric power plant located in Henry County, Virginia. The plant has a total capacity of 14 MW across three generators. It began operating in 1953 and is owned and operated by USCE-Wilmington District. The primary fuel source is water (WAT), and the plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. Philpott Lake is ranked as the 7th largest hydroelectric plant in Virginia out of 25, and 573rd nationally out of 1464.
The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. In the latest year with available data, Philpott Lake generated 14,399 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 11.7%.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
1.1K MWh
Latest Month
14.4K MWh
Annual Generation
11.7%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2018 – Dec 2020
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
PHILPOTT138 KV UNITS1-3
Pricing Hub
DOMINION HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (6)Beta
Industry·corporate
John Philpott Obituary (1931 - 2023) - Bassett, VA - Martinsville Bulletin
John Davis Philpott, Sr., 91, of Bassett, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy Jenison Philpott.
John Davis Philpott, Sr. (other)
Legacy | Obituary·2 years ago
Industry·corporate
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Northern Virginia Magazine·2 years ago
Hazards·flooding
Water levels dip below seasonal average at Philpott Lake
Concerns and questions abound about the noticeably lower than usual water levels at many Philpott Lake boat ramps, and recent spates of wet...
Philpott Lake (other)
Henry County Enterprise·3 years ago
Industry·corporate
Ramapo finds mojo once again en route to first-place finish on Philpott Lake
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Ramapo (other)Philpott Lake (other)
Major League Fishing·5 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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