Explore the largest hydro power plants in Kentucky and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in Kentucky on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in Kentucky. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in Kentucky.
As of May 2026, there are 11 utility-scale hydro power plants in Kentucky, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 1,100 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
11
Total Capacity
1,100 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of hydro power plants in Kentucky. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
270 MW
Year Operational: August 1952
Location: Russell, Kentucky
219 MW
Year Operational: January 1948
Location: Marshall, Kentucky
130 MW
Year Operational: March 1966
Location: Lyon, Kentucky
110 MW
Year Operational: January 1928
Location: Jefferson, Kentucky
105 MW
Year Operational: April 2016
Location: Bracken, Kentucky
88 MW
Year Operational: June 2016
Location: Hancock, Kentucky
76 MW
Year Operational: August 2017
Location: Livingston, Kentucky
70 MW
Year Operational: November 1977
Location: Laurel, Kentucky
28 MW
Year Operational: November 1925
Location: Mercer, Kentucky
3 MW
Year Operational: September 2021
Location: Estill, Kentucky
76 MW
Year Operational: August 2017
Location: Livingston, Kentucky
88 MW
Year Operational: June 2016
Location: Hancock, Kentucky
105 MW
Year Operational: April 2016
Location: Bracken, Kentucky
2 MW
Year Operational: December 2008
Location: Mercer, Kentucky
70 MW
Year Operational: November 1977
Location: Laurel, Kentucky
130 MW
Year Operational: March 1966
Location: Lyon, Kentucky
270 MW
Year Operational: August 1952
Location: Russell, Kentucky
219 MW
Year Operational: January 1948
Location: Marshall, Kentucky
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