Bear Creek Dam
4016 Canada Road, Tuckasegee, NC 28783Plant Summary Information
Bear Creek Dam is ranked #24 out of 38 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bear Creek Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Bear Creek Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Jackson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 26.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 100.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,617 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #667 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #142 out of 858 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 38 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bear Creek Dam
Bear Creek Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bear Creek Dam (2741) |
| Plant Address | 4016 Canada Road Tuckasegee, NC 28783 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.24268, -83.07201 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 26.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | East Fork Of Tuckasegee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bear Creek Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Bear Creek Dam.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | Arden, NC | 4.1 TWh | 33.9 mi |
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| Canton North Carolina | Canton, NC | 309.4 GWh | 24 mi |
| Cedar Cliff | Tuckasegee, NC | 17.7 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 5.8 GWh | 16.9 mi |
| Innovative Solar 10 | Canton, NC | 2.8 GWh | 19 mi |
| Innovative Solar 6 | Leicester, NC | 6.6 GWh | 35.2 mi |
| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 61.5 GWh | 32.4 mi |
| Marshall Dam | Marshall, NC | 1.2 GWh | 37.7 mi |
| Metropolitan Sewerage District | Asheville, NC | 6.0 GWh | 38.7 mi |
| Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC | Rabun Gap, GA | 122.5 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 204.6 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 24.3 TWh | 32.5 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.3 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Tennessee Creek | Tuckasegee, NC | 36.6 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 50.9 GWh | 38.3 mi |
| Thorpe | Tuckasegee, NC | 78.5 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| Tuckasegee | Tuckasegee, NC | 6.1 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Tuxedo | Flat Rock, NC | 21.9 GWh | 38.5 mi |
| Walters | Waterville, NC | 333.5 GWh | 31.2 mi |