Wateree Hydro
1790 Wateree Dam Rd, Ridgeway, SC 29130Plant Summary Information
Wateree Hydro is ranked #26 out of 190 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wateree Hydro is comprised of 5 generators and generated 30.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Wateree Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Kershaw County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1919 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 201.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 757.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,293 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #216 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 29 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wateree Hydro
Wateree Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wateree Hydro (3270) |
| Plant Address | 1790 Wateree Dam Rd, Ridgeway, SC 29130 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.3355, -80.7021 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1919 |
| Annual Generation | 201.3 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 Wateree River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 100.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1919 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1919 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1919 |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1919 |
| 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 |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1919 |
| 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 |
Wateree Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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