Bear Creek Dam
Bear Creek Dam is a 9 MW hydroelectric power plant in Jackson County, North Carolina, operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1954.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 9 MW
- 9.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1954
- EIA plant ID
- 2741
Where it is
Loading map…
- County
- Jackson County, North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.2427, -83.072
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Bear Creek Dam: FAQ
- Where is Bear Creek Dam?
- In Jackson County, North Carolina (NC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Bear Creek Dam?
- 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Bear Creek Dam?
- EIA-860M names Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Bear Creek Dam LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Bear Creek Dam LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Bear Creek Dam still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.