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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSDearborn
Dearborn is a 45.0 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Chester County, South 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 | 15 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Location
- Chester County, South Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 45.0 MW
- First unit online
- Mar 1923
- EIA plant ID
- 3256
Location
34.5583, -80.8914
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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