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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSBuck Hydro
Buck Hydro is a 8.4 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Carroll County, Virginia, operated by Appalachian Power Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.8 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.8 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.8 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Appalachian Power Co
- Location
- Carroll County, Virginia
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 8.4 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1912
- EIA plant ID
- 3772
Location
36.8082, -80.9387
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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