High Shoals Hydro (NC)
River Street Highway 321, High Shoals, NC 28077Plant Summary Information
High Shoals Hydro (NC) is ranked #32 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
High Shoals Hydro (NC) is comprised of 1 generator and generated 962.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | High Shoals Hydro (NC) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Lincoln County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1934 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,173 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,203 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #693 out of 864 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Mills Shoals Hydro Co Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
Map of High Shoals Hydro (NC)
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for High Shoals Hydro (NC).
Monthly Net Generation for High Shoals Hydro (NC)
High Shoals Hydro (NC) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | High Shoals Hydro (NC) (10550) |
| Plant Address | River Street Highway 321, High Shoals, NC 28077 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.39425, -81.201 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1934 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 90-220-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | S Fork Catawba River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1934
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1934 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
High Shoals Hydro (NC) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1193 | Oconto Falls Lower | Oconto Falls, WI | 4.4 GWh |
| #1194 | Robert D Willis | Jasper, TX | 4.4 GWh |
| #1195 | Pine View Dam | Ogden, UT | 4.4 GWh |
| #1196 | Lochmere Hydroelectric Plant | Tilton, NH | 4.3 GWh |
| #1197 | Mile 28 Water Power Project | Eden, ID | 4.3 GWh |
| #1198 | Dam No. 4 Hydro Station | Shepherdstown, WV | 4.2 GWh |
| #1199 | Lacomb Irrigation District | Lebanon, OR | 4.2 GWh |
| #1200 | Potato Rapids | Town of Porterfield, WI | 4.2 GWh |
| #1201 | Corona | Corona, CA | 4.1 GWh |
| #1202 | Puueo | Hilo, HI | 4.1 GWh |
| #1204 | Lower Middlebury | Middlebury Lower, VT | 4.1 GWh |
| #1205 | Avalon Hydropower | Mayodan, NC | 4.1 GWh |
| #1206 | Smith (VT) | Bradford, VT | 4.0 GWh |
| #1207 | Rollinsford | Rollinsford, NH | 4.0 GWh |
| #1208 | China Mill Hydro | Allenstown, NH | 4.0 GWh |
| #1209 | Ogdensburg | Ogdensburg, NY | 4.0 GWh |
| #1210 | East Portal Generator | Chatsworth, CA | 4.0 GWh |
| #1211 | EHC West Hopkinton | West Hopkinton, NH | 4.0 GWh |
| #1212 | North Gooding Main Hydro | Gooding, ID | 4.0 GWh |
| #1213 | Parker | Snelling, CA | 4.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding High Shoals Hydro (NC).
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Data Center PV | Maiden, NC | 35.6 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Auten Road Farm, LLC | Gastonia, NC | 9.6 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Cherryville City Hall | Cherryville, NC | 11.0 MWh | 10.1 mi |
| DE Solar 1725 Drywall Dr | Mt. Holly, NC | 796.0 MWh | 12.4 mi |
| Freemont Solar Center LLC | Stanley, NC | 6.2 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Gaston County Renewable Energy Center | Dallas, NC | 21.0 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia, NC | 33.0 MWh | 9 mi |
| Gaston Solar Power Plant | Cherryville Township, NC | 45.3 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| Gastonia Solar Center | Gastonia, NC | 8.1 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Gastonia, Tulip Drive | Gastonia, NC | 26.0 MWh | 7.3 mi |
| Haynes Farm | Lincolnton, NC | 7.8 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| High Shoals PV1 | High Shoals, NC | 31.2 GWh | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Combustion | Stanley, NC | 3.8 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Lincolnton High School | Lincolnton, NC | 21.0 MWh | 6.7 mi |
| Long Creek Waste Water Plant | Dallas, NC | 402.0 MWh | 6.6 mi |
| Maiden Community Center | Maiden, NC | 30.0 MWh | 12.6 mi |
| Mariposa Solar Center LLC | Stanley, NC | 9.1 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Mountain Island | Mount Holly, NC | 99.6 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Reventure Park | Charlotte, NC | 22.4 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| Waco Farm | Waco, NC | 8.8 GWh | 13 mi |