Saluda Lexington
6065 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212Plant Summary Information
Saluda Lexington is ranked #8 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Saluda Lexington is comprised of 5 generators and generated 7.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Saluda Lexington |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
| Location | Lexington County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1930 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 91.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 359.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,601 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #345 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
South Carolina Electric&Gas Company (2013 to 2017) Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (2018 to 2025) |
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Saluda Lexington Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Saluda Lexington (3293) |
| Plant Address | 6065 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 |
| Utility | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (17539) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.0533, -81.2172 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1930 |
| Annual Generation | 91.5 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 | Dominion Energy South Carolina (SCEG) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Murray |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dominion Energy South Carolina (17539) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1930 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Uprate | June 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1930 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2029 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 42.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1930 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1930 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2030 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating July 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 66 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1971 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2031 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Saluda Lexington Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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