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Conventional Hydroelectric Power Plants in Virginia
U.S. Energy Information Administration (Forms EIA-860/860M).
Power plants
20
Total nameplate capacity
1,049.2 MW
Generating units
66
National rank (conventional hydroelectric capacity)
#17
Every conventional hydroelectric plant in Virginia
| Plant | Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Mountain | Appalachian Power Co | 5 | 547.5 MW |
| John H Kerr | USCE-Wilmington District | 9 | 296.8 MW |
| Claytor | Appalachian Power Co | 4 | 74.8 MW |
| Leesville | Appalachian Power Co | 2 | 40 MW |
| Byllesby 2 | Appalachian Power Co | 4 | 21.6 MW |
| Pinnacles | Northbrook Virginia Hydro, LLC | 4 | 11.8 MW |
| Reusens | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | 4 | 10 MW |
| Buck Hydro | Appalachian Power Co | 3 | 8.4 MW |
| Cushaw | Cushaw Hydro LLC | 5 | 7.5 MW |
| Fries Hydroelectric Project | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | 4 | 5.4 MW |
| Snowden | Town of Bedford - (VA) | 2 | 5 MW |
| Schoolfield Dam | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | 3 | 4.5 MW |
| Niagara | Appalachian Power Co | 2 | 3.6 MW |
| Brasfield | Appomattox River Associates LP | 1 | 2.9 MW |
| Emporia | Emporia Hydro Power LP | 2 | 2.5 MW |
| Luray Hydro Station | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | 3 | 1.6 MW |
| Halifax (VA) | Banister Hydro LP | 3 | 1.6 MW |
| Newport Hydro Station | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | 3 | 1.4 MW |
| Martinsville | City of Martinsville - (VA) | 2 | 1.3 MW |
| Radford | City of Radford - (VA) | 1 | 1 MW |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Forms EIA-860 and EIA-860M. Nameplate capacity is the maximum rated output of the plant's generators.