Tennessee Creek
41 Mountain Farm Lane, Tuckasegee, NC 28783Plant Summary Information
Tennessee Creek is ranked #22 out of 35 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tennessee Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Tennessee Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Jackson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 36.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 135.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,379 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #567 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #113 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 35 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tennessee Creek
Tennessee Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tennessee Creek (2749) |
| Plant Address | 41 Mountain Farm Lane, Tuckasegee, NC 28783 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2139, -83.0028 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 36.8 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 | East Fork Of Tuckasegee 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 May 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1955 |
| 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 |
Tennessee Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #561 | Tims Ford | Winchester, TN | 37.3 GWh |
| #562 | Milford Hydro Station | Milford, ME | 37.2 GWh |
| #563 | Higley | Colton, NY | 37.2 GWh |
| #564 | Robbs Peak | Fresh Pond, CA | 37.0 GWh |
| #565 | Peavy Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 36.9 GWh |
| #566 | Yough Hydro Power | Confluence, PA | 36.9 GWh |
| #568 | 99 Islands | Blacksburg, SC | 36.5 GWh |
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| #570 | Lake Blackshear Project | Warwick, GA | 36.3 GWh |
| #571 | Aziscohos Hydroelectric Project | Wilson Mills, ME | 36.3 GWh |
| #572 | Big Falls | Glen Fora, WI | 36.1 GWh |
| #573 | Tiber Dam Hydroelectric Plant | Chester, MT | 36.1 GWh |
| #574 | Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 35.9 GWh |
| #575 | Granby | Fulton, NY | 35.6 GWh |
| #576 | PHP 2 | Sandy, OR | 35.5 GWh |
| #577 | Pinnacles | Ararat, VA | 35.1 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Tennessee Creek.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | Arden, NC | 4.0 TWh | 31.6 mi |
| Cedar Cliff | Tuckasegee, NC | 11.7 GWh | 6 mi |
| Central Energy Facility | Clemson, SC | 2.0 MWh | 38.1 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 4.5 GWh | 20.8 mi |
| Innovative Solar 10 | Canton, NC | 2.4 GWh | 19 mi |
| Innovative Solar 14, LLC | Hendersonville, NC | 3.2 GWh | 37.9 mi |
| Innovative Solar 16 | Hendersonville, NC | 3.1 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Innovative Solar 6 | Leicester, NC | 4.6 GWh | 34.8 mi |
| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 67.0 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Metropolitan Sewerage District | Asheville, NC | 6.7 GWh | 37.7 mi |
| Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC | Rabun Gap, GA | 115.8 GWh | 27.8 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 182.7 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 21.6 TWh | 29.6 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.0 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Sawtell Solar | Hendersonville, NC | 6.0 GWh | 37.2 mi |
| Seneca City of | Seneca, SC | 479.0 MWh | 36.5 mi |
| Thorpe | Tuckasegee, NC | 56.7 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Tuckasegee | Tuckasegee, NC | 4.2 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Tuxedo | Flat Rock, NC | 19.3 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Walters | Waterville, NC | 275.3 GWh | 33.3 mi |