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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSOxford Dam
Oxford Dam is a 36.0 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Catawba County, North Carolina, operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Location
- Catawba County, North Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 36.0 MW
- First unit online
- Apr 1928
- EIA plant ID
- 2729
Location
35.8214, -81.1922
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem