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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSBuzzard Roost
Buzzard Roost is a 15.0 MW retired hydroelectric plant in Greenwood County, South Carolina, operated by South Carolina Public Service Authority.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingAug 1940 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2021 (current stage)
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5.0 MW | Retired |
| HC2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5.0 MW | Retired |
| HC3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- South Carolina Public Service Authority
- Location
- Greenwood County, South Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 15.0 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 1940
- EIA plant ID
- 3254
Location
34.1697, -81.9025
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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