Nantahala
27656 Wayah Road, Topton, NC 28781Plant Summary Information
Nantahala is ranked #39 out of 876 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nantahala is comprised of 1 generator and generated 18.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Nantahala |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Macon County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1942 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 188.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 713.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,614 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #219 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nantahala
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Nantahala
Nantahala Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nantahala (2747) |
| Plant Address | 27656 Wayah Road, Topton, NC 28781 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2715, -83.6762 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1942 |
| Annual Generation | 188.4 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 | Nantahala River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1942 |
| 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 |
Nantahala Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Nantahala.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia | Reliance, TN | 389.1 GWh | 35.7 mi |
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| Calderwood | Tallassee, TN | 568.7 GWh | 23 mi |
| Cedar Cliff | Tuckasegee, NC | 11.6 GWh | 32.6 mi |
| Chatuge | Hayesville, NC | 18.9 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Cheoah | Tapoco, NC | 472.4 GWh | 19.1 mi |
| Chilhowee | Tallassee, TN | 157.7 GWh | 28.3 mi |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.3 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| Fontana Dam | Fontana Dam, NC | 900.2 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 2.7 GWh | 17.6 mi |
| Hiwassee Dam | Murphy, NC | 213.5 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.2 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| Mission | Murphy, NC | 7.0 GWh | 20.1 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.2 GWh | 33.1 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 10.9 GWh | 37 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 24.0 GWh | 31.7 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 2.7 GWh | 0 mi |
| Santeetlah | Robbinsville, NC | 130.0 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Thorpe | Tuckasegee, NC | 59.8 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Tuckasegee | Tuckasegee, NC | 4.5 GWh | 31 mi |