Wateree Hydro

Wateree Hydro is a 91 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kershaw County, South Carolina, operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1919.

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
90.5 MW
74 MW net summer
Generating units
5
In service
1919
EIA plant ID
3270

Where it is

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County
Kershaw County, South Carolina
Coordinates
34.3355, -80.7021
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

Every plant Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC reports to EIA →

Wateree Hydro: FAQ

Where is Wateree Hydro?
In Kershaw County, South Carolina (SC). 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 Wateree Hydro?
91 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wateree Hydro?
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 Wateree Hydro 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 "Wateree Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wateree Hydro still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.