Where is Upper Pacolet Hydro?

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 Upper Pacolet Hydro?

1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Upper Pacolet Hydro?

EIA-860M names Lockhart Power Co 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 Upper Pacolet Hydro LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lockhart Power Co 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 "Upper Pacolet Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Upper Pacolet Hydro still running?

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

Upper Pacolet Hydro

Upper Pacolet Hydro is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, operated by Lockhart Power Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 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: 1.1 MW; 1.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2013
EIA plant ID: 58257

Where it is

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County: Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.9214, -81.7456
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Lockhart Power Co
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Lockhart Power Co reports to EIA →

Upper Pacolet Hydro: FAQ

Where is Upper Pacolet Hydro?: 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 Upper Pacolet Hydro?: 1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Upper Pacolet Hydro?: EIA-860M names Lockhart Power Co 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 Upper Pacolet Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lockhart Power Co 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 "Upper Pacolet Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Upper Pacolet Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.