Tuckasegee
Hwy 107, Tuckasegee, NC 28783Plant Summary Information
Tuckasegee is ranked #27 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tuckasegee is comprised of 1 generator and generated 669.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Tuckasegee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Jackson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1950 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,509 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,111 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #658 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tuckasegee
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Tuckasegee
Tuckasegee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tuckasegee (2751) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 107, Tuckasegee, NC 28783 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.24701, -83.12811 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | West 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 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1950 |
| 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 | 1.3 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 1.3 MW |
| Planned Uprate | January 2030 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Tuckasegee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | Arden, NC | 4.0 TWh | 36.5 mi |
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| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 44.3 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 10.9 GWh | 40 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 188.4 GWh | 31 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 22.0 TWh | 33.9 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 2.7 GWh | 31 mi |
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| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 106.2 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Tennessee Creek | Tuckasegee, NC | 33.8 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 38.2 GWh | 37.1 mi |
| Thorpe | Tuckasegee, NC | 59.8 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 93.9 GWh | 39 mi |
| Walters | Waterville, NC | 289.1 GWh | 31.2 mi |