Dearborn

49 Republic St, Great Falls, SC 29055

Plant Summary Information

Dearborn is ranked #10 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Dearborn is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Dearborn
Utility Name	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Location	Chester County, SC
Initial Operation Date	March 1923
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	70.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	263.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,857 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #403 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #54 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Dearborn (3256)
Plant Address	49 Republic St, Great Falls, SC 29055
Utility	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416)
Latitude, Longitude	34.5583, -80.8914
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	March 1923
Annual Generation	70.2 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	Catawba River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC
Grid Voltage	100.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	14 MW
Winter Capacity	14 MW
Minimum Load	14 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1923
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	14 MW
Winter Capacity	14 MW
Minimum Load	14 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1923
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	14 MW
Winter Capacity	14 MW
Minimum Load	14 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1923
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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