Mission

1765 Mission Dam Road, Murphy, NC 28906

Plant Summary Information

Mission is ranked #25 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Mission is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Mission
Utility Name	Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC
Location	Clay County, NC
Initial Operation Date	December 1924
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	7.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	25.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,381 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #991 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #544 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (2013 to 2018) Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (2019 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Mission (2746)
Plant Address	1765 Mission Dam Road, Murphy, NC 28906
Utility	Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (63010)
Latitude, Longitude	35.0647, -83.9258
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 1924
Annual Generation	7.0 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Hiwassee River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1924
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1924
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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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#989	Clement Dam Hydro LLC	Tilton, NH	7.1 GWh
#990	Cobble Mountain	Granville, MA	7.1 GWh
#992	Copenhagen Plant	Copenhagen, NY	7.0 GWh
#993	Oswegatchie	Edwards, NY	7.0 GWh
#994	Sibley Mill	Augusta, GA	7.0 GWh
#995	Schuylerville	Schuylerville, NY	7.0 GWh
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#997	Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project	Chester, ID	6.9 GWh
#998	Peters Drive Plant	Hood River, OR	6.9 GWh
#999	Hydraulic Race	Lockport, NY	6.9 GWh
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Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Apalachia	Reliance, TN	389.1 GWh	22.1 mi
Blue Ridge	Blue Ridge, GA	23.6 GWh	23.7 mi
Burton Dam	Clayton, GA	18.5 GWh	28.8 mi
Calderwood	Tallassee, TN	568.7 GWh	29.7 mi
Chatuge	Hayesville, NC	18.9 GWh	8.2 mi
Cheoah	Tapoco, NC	472.4 GWh	26.5 mi
Chilhowee	Tallassee, TN	157.7 GWh	33.9 mi
CS Murphy Point, LLC	Murphy, NC	1.3 GWh	14.6 mi
Fontana Dam	Fontana Dam, NC	900.2 GWh	27.5 mi
Franklin (NC)	Franklin, NC	2.7 GWh	33.1 mi
Hiwassee Dam	Murphy, NC	213.5 GWh	15.4 mi
Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC	Murphy, NC	1.2 GWh	5.9 mi
Murphy Farm Power, LLC	Culberson, NC	1.2 GWh	13.9 mi
Nacoochee	Lakemont, GA	10.9 GWh	32.2 mi
Nantahala	Topton, NC	188.4 GWh	20.1 mi
Nottely	Blairsville, GA	24.0 GWh	11.7 mi
Ocoee 2	Benton, TN	98.1 GWh	32 mi
Ocoee 3	Benton, TN	141.3 GWh	31.5 mi
Queens Creek	Topton, NC	2.7 GWh	20.1 mi
Santeetlah	Robbinsville, NC	130.0 GWh	26.7 mi