Turner Shoals
North Hwy. 9, Mill Springs, NC 28756Plant Summary Information
Turner Shoals is ranked #33 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Turner Shoals is comprised of 2 generators and generated 52.0 MWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Turner Shoals |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC |
| Location | Polk County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 52.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 177 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,827 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,308 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #866 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Turner Shoals
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Turner Shoals Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Turner Shoals (2735) |
| Plant Address | North Hwy. 9, Mill Springs, NC 28756 |
| Utility | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (13763) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.33477, -82.18637 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 52.0 MWh |
| 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 | 05-38-000 |
| 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 | Green River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 44.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details OA December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details OA December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Turner Shoals Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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