Explore the largest hydro power plants in Virginia and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in Virginia on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in Virginia. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in Virginia.
As of May 2026, there are 26 utility-scale hydro power plants in Virginia, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 3,932 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
26
Total Capacity
3,932 MW
Built in 2025
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Map of hydro power plants in Virginia. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
2,862 MW
Year Operational: December 1985
Location: Bath, Virginia
548 MW
Year Operational: June 1980
Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia
297 MW
Year Operational: December 2008
Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia
75 MW
Year Operational: August 1939
Location: Pulaski, Virginia
40 MW
Year Operational: March 1964
Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia
22 MW
Year Operational: January 1912
Location: Carroll, Virginia
14 MW
Year Operational: August 1953
Location: Henry, Virginia
13 MW
Year Operational: January 1903
Location: Campbell, Virginia
12 MW
Year Operational: February 2021
Location: Patrick, Virginia
12 MW
Year Operational: February 2021
Location: Patrick, Virginia
297 MW
Year Operational: December 2008
Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia
3 MW
Year Operational: September 1993
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
5 MW
Year Operational: December 1990
Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia
1 MW
Year Operational: December 1987
Location: Louisa, Virginia
5 MW
Year Operational: August 1987
Location: Bedford, Virginia
3 MW
Year Operational: January 1986
Location: Greensville, Virginia
2,862 MW
Year Operational: December 1985
Location: Bath, Virginia
2 MW
Year Operational: June 1983
Location: Bedford, Virginia
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