Query
J Strom Thurmond
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
J Strom Thurmond
Generated
2026-10-20T02:42:31.790Z

Briefing on J Strom Thurmond

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 20, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
362 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1953
Operating since
7
Generators
20.5%
Capacity factor
651 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

J Strom Thurmond is a 362 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in South Carolina, currently Operating.

J Strom Thurmond is reported in South Carolina since 1953 under USCE-Savannah District. Available operating and financial measures include 20.5% capacity factor and 651 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
McCormick, South Carolina
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
USCE-Savannah District
Operator
USCE-Savannah District
Grid
Southeastern Power Administration
Plant ID
3323

What stands out

1

J Strom Thurmond is a 362 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in South Carolina with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 20.5% capacity factor and 651 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Southeastern Power Administration
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#4 of 32
National rank
#63 of 1,462

Why it matters

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