High Shoals Hydro (NC)
River Street Highway 321, High Shoals, NC 28077Plant Summary Information
High Shoals Hydro (NC) is ranked #31 out of 35 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 554.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | High Shoals Hydro (NC) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Lincoln County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1934 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,030 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,211 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #738 out of 874 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 35 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 2024) |
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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 Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1934 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 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 |
|---|
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