Query
Saluda Dam
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Saluda Dam
Generated
2026-10-17T17:41:16.806Z

Briefing on Saluda Dam

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
2 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1996
Operating since
4
Generators
33.5%
Capacity factor
7 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Saluda Dam is a 2 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in South Carolina, currently Operating.

Saluda Dam is reported in South Carolina since 1996 under Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC. Available operating and financial measures include 33.5% capacity factor and 7 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Greenville, South Carolina
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC
Operator
Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC
Grid
Duke Energy Carolinas
Plant ID
3267

What stands out

1

Saluda Dam is a 2 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in South Carolina with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 33.5% capacity factor and 7 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#26 of 32
National rank
#1156 of 1,462

Why it matters

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