J Strom Thurmond
384 Power Plant Road, Clarks Hill, SC 29821Plant Summary Information
J Strom Thurmond is ranked #17 out of 202 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
J Strom Thurmond is comprised of 7 generators and generated 102.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | J Strom Thurmond |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Savannah District |
| Location | McCormick County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 566.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,220 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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J Strom Thurmond Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | J Strom Thurmond (3323) |
| Plant Address | 384 Power Plant Road, Clarks Hill, SC 29821 |
| Utility | USCE-Savannah District (19375) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.6602, -82.1961 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 566.0 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 | Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Savannah River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1953 |
| 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 January 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1953 |
| 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 3 Details Operating January 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1953 |
| 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 4 Details Operating January 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1953 |
| 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 5 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| 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 6 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| 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 7 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| 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 |
J Strom Thurmond Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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