Where is Philpott Lake?

In Henry County, Virginia (VA). 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 Philpott Lake?

14 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Philpott Lake?

EIA-860M names USCE-Wilmington 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 Philpott Lake LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — USCE-Wilmington 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 "Philpott Lake LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Philpott Lake still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Philpott Lake

Philpott Lake is a 14 MW hydroelectric power plant in Henry County, Virginia, operated by USCE-Wilmington District. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1953.

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: 14 MW; 15.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1953
EIA plant ID: 3834

Where it is

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County: Henry County, Virginia
Coordinates: 36.7803, -80.0281
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: USCE-Wilmington District
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

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Philpott Lake: FAQ

Where is Philpott Lake?: In Henry County, Virginia (VA). 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 Philpott Lake?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Philpott Lake?: EIA-860M names USCE-Wilmington 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 Philpott Lake LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — USCE-Wilmington 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 "Philpott Lake LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Philpott Lake still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.