Clifton Dam 3 Power Station

Clifton Dam 3 Power Station is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, operated by Converse Energy Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1985 and 1987.

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
1.2 MW
1.2 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1985–1987
EIA plant ID
52049

Where it is

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County
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Coordinates
34.9953, -81.8344
Balancing authority
DUK
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Converse Energy Inc
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Converse Energy Inc reports to EIA →

Clifton Dam 3 Power Station: FAQ

Where is Clifton Dam 3 Power Station?
In Spartanburg 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 Clifton Dam 3 Power Station?
1 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Clifton Dam 3 Power Station?
EIA-860M names Converse Energy Inc 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 Clifton Dam 3 Power Station LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Converse Energy Inc 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 "Clifton Dam 3 Power Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Clifton Dam 3 Power Station still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.