Explore the largest hydro power plants in Tennessee and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in Tennessee on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in Tennessee. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in Tennessee.
As of May 2026, there are 29 utility-scale hydro power plants in Tennessee, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 4,234 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
29
Total Capacity
4,234 MW
Built in 2025
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Map of hydro power plants in Tennessee. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,714 MW
Year Operational: August 1979
Location: Hamilton, Tennessee
240 MW
Year Operational: December 1952
Location: Hardin, Tennessee
175 MW
Year Operational: April 1944
Location: Rhea, Tennessee
160 MW
Year Operational: March 1952
Location: Hamilton, Tennessee
157 MW
Year Operational: June 1938
Location: Blount, Tennessee
156 MW
Year Operational: April 1951
Location: DeKalb, Tennessee
153 MW
Year Operational: January 1949
Location: Loudon, Tennessee
151 MW
Year Operational: August 1954
Location: Sevier, Tennessee
135 MW
Year Operational: October 1953
Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
46 MW
Year Operational: March 1987
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
1,714 MW
Year Operational: August 1979
Location: Hamilton, Tennessee
100 MW
Year Operational: February 1974
Location: Smith, Tennessee
28 MW
Year Operational: February 1970
Location: Davidson, Tennessee
104 MW
Year Operational: April 1968
Location: Marion, Tennessee
72 MW
Year Operational: November 1964
Location: Loudon, Tennessee
36 MW
Year Operational: November 1958
Location: Dickson, Tennessee
104 MW
Year Operational: December 1957
Location: Sumner, Tennessee
50 MW
Year Operational: October 1957
Location: Blount, Tennessee
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