138th largest plant in Virginia · 5227th nationally
Philpott Lake is a hydroelectric power plant in Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 14.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Philpott Lake |
|---|---|
| Operator | Usce-Wilmington District |
| City | Bassett |
| County | Henry County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 24055 |
| Coordinates | 36.78030, -80.02810 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 6.7 MW | Out of Service | 1953 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 6.7 MW | Out of Service | 1953 |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.6 MW | Out of Service | 1953 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.