Meldahl Hydroelectric Project
Meldahl Hydroelectric Project is a 105 MW hydroelectric power plant in Bracken County, Kentucky, operated by City of Hamilton - (OH). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2016.
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
- 105 MW
- 105 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 3
- In service
- 2016
- EIA plant ID
- 56872
Where it is
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- County
- Bracken County, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.7914, -84.173
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- City of Hamilton - (OH)
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Meldahl Hydroelectric Project: FAQ
- Where is Meldahl Hydroelectric Project?
- In Bracken County, Kentucky (KY). 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 Meldahl Hydroelectric Project?
- 105 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Meldahl Hydroelectric Project?
- EIA-860M names City of Hamilton - (OH) 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 Meldahl Hydroelectric Project LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Hamilton - (OH) 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 "Meldahl Hydroelectric Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Meldahl Hydroelectric Project still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.