Oxford Dam
6874 Hwy 16 North, Conover, NC 28613Plant Summary Information
Oxford Dam is ranked #17 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oxford Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 14.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Oxford Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Catawba County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1928 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 87.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 340.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,335 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #389 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Oxford Dam
Oxford Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oxford Dam (2729) |
| Plant Address | 6874 Hwy 16 North, Conover, NC 28613 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.8214, -81.1922 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 87.3 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 | Catawba River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 44.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1928 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1928 |
| 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 |
Oxford Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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