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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSGaston Shoals
Gaston Shoals is a 5.3 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Cherokee County, South Carolina, operated by Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC.
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.5 MW | |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | |
| 5 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC
- Location
- Cherokee County, South Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 5.3 MW
Retired: 1.4 MW - First unit online
- May 1908
- EIA plant ID
- 3258
Location
35.1381, -81.5975
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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