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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSWateree Hydro
Wateree Hydro is a 90.5 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Kershaw 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 | 18 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18 MW | |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18 MW | |
| 5 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Location
- Kershaw County, South Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 90.5 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 1919
- EIA plant ID
- 3270
Location
34.3355, -80.7021
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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