Queens Creek
27656 Wayah Road, Topton, NC 28781Plant Summary Information
Queens Creek is ranked #30 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Queens Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 128.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Queens Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Macon County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,285 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,209 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #784 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Queens Creek
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Queens Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Queens Creek (6438) |
| Plant Address | 27656 Wayah Road, Topton, NC 28781 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.27127, -83.67602 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 2.7 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 | Queens Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
| 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 |
Queens Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1202 | Ottauquechee Hydro | N. Hartland, VT | 2.8 GWh |
| #1203 | Alverno Hydro Plant | Cheboygan, MI | 2.8 GWh |
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| #1205 | Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | 2.7 GWh |
| #1206 | Victory Mills | Victory Mills, NY | 2.7 GWh |
| #1207 | Bear Valley | Escondido, CA | 2.7 GWh |
| #1208 | Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 2.7 GWh |
| #1210 | Pittsfield Hydro | Burnham, ME | 2.7 GWh |
| #1211 | Three Forks Water Power Project | Zenia, CA | 2.6 GWh |
| #1212 | Baker Creek Hydroelectric | Bridgeville, CA | 2.6 GWh |
| #1213 | China Mill Hydro | Allenstown, NH | 2.6 GWh |
| #1214 | Rochester 26 | Rochester, NY | 2.6 GWh |
| #1215 | Nelson Creek | Big Bend, CA | 2.5 GWh |
| #1216 | Little Wood Hydro Project | Carey, ID | 2.5 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Queens Creek.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia | Reliance, TN | 389.1 GWh | 35.7 mi |
| Burton Dam | Clayton, GA | 18.5 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| 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 | 19.2 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 | 176.1 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 |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 188.4 GWh | 0 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 24.0 GWh | 31.7 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 |