💧 Hydroelectric Power Plants in Mississippi
Mississippi operates 4 hydroelectric power plants totaling — of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: —.
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.
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Generation—annual
Where hydroelectric plants sit in Mississippi
All Mississippi hydroelectric plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkabutla Lake Hydroelectric Project | Hernando | Desoto County | — | Rye Development |
| Sardis Lake Hydroelectric Project | Sardis | Panola County | — | Rye Development |
| Grenada Lake Hydroelectric Project | Grenada | Grenada County | — | Rye Development |
| Enid Lake Hydroelectric Project | Enid | Panola County | — | Rye Development |