Saluda Dam
391 OBA Road, Greenville, SC 29611Plant Summary Information
Saluda Dam is ranked #18 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Saluda Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Saluda Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC |
| Location | Greenville County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 7.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,117 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,031 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #107 out of 192 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Saluda Dam
Saluda Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Saluda Dam (3267) |
| Plant Address | 391 OBA Road, Greenville, SC 29611 |
| Utility | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (13763) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.85222, -82.48396 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 7.1 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 | 05-37-000 |
| 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 | Saluda River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Saluda Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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