Where is Rocky River (SC)?

In Anderson 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 Rocky River (SC)?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Rocky River (SC)?

EIA-860M names City of Abbeville - (SC) 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 Rocky River (SC) LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Abbeville - (SC) 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 "Rocky River (SC) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Rocky River (SC) still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Rocky River (SC)

Rocky River (SC) is a 4 MW hydroelectric power plant in Anderson County, South Carolina, operated by City of Abbeville - (SC). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1941 and 2013.

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: 3.9 MW; 3.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1941–2013
EIA plant ID: 3305

Where it is

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County: Anderson County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.2572, -82.6097
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Abbeville - (SC)
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Hydro 3 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Hydro, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant City of Abbeville - (SC) reports to EIA →

Rocky River (SC): FAQ

Where is Rocky River (SC)?: In Anderson 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 Rocky River (SC)?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rocky River (SC)?: EIA-860M names City of Abbeville - (SC) 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 Rocky River (SC) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Abbeville - (SC) 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 "Rocky River (SC) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rocky River (SC) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.