Dardanelle

Dardanelle is a 161 MW hydroelectric power plant in Pope County, Arkansas, operated by USCE-Little Rock District. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1965 and 1966.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
160.8 MW
140 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1965–1966
EIA plant ID
199

Where it is

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County
Pope County, Arkansas
Coordinates
35.2503, -93.1686
Balancing authority
SPA
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
USCE-Little Rock District
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant USCE-Little Rock District reports to EIA →

Dardanelle: FAQ

Where is Dardanelle?
In Pope County, Arkansas (AR). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Dardanelle?
161 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Dardanelle?
EIA-860M names USCE-Little Rock District as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Dardanelle LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — USCE-Little Rock District here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Dardanelle LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Dardanelle still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.