69th largest plant in Arkansas · 8274th nationally
White River Lock And Dam 1 is a hydroelectric power plant in Arkansas with a nameplate capacity of 4.3 MW. It generates roughly 14.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,340 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 37% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | White River Lock And Dam 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ozark Hydro Management, Llc |
| City | Batesville |
| County | Independence County |
| State | Arkansas |
| ZIP | 72501 |
| Coordinates | 35.75740, -91.63689 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD#1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 4.3 MW | Operating | 2007 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwestern Power Administration |
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.