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South Carolina Hydroelectric Power Plants
Powering South Carolina through Hydroelectricity
How a Hydroelectric Plant Works
- Water is held behind a dam creating a reservoir.
- When water is released through the dam, it passes through a turbine generator producing electricity.
- When energy demand is low, some of our plants pump water back into the reservoir to store the water for reuse when demand is high.
Our Plants
| Plant | Capacity | Location | Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Pumped Storage | 576 MW | Jenkinsville SC | 1978 |
| Neal Shoals Hydro | 5 MW | Carlisle, SC | 1905 |
| Parr Hydro | 15 MW | Jenkinsville, SC | 1914 |
| Saluda Hydro | 206 MW | Columbia, SC | 1930 |
| Stevens Creek Hydro | 18 MW | Augusta, GA | 1914 |
History
Dominion Energy's Stevens Creek, Neal Shoals, Saluda, and Parr hydroelectric facilities are located on property of noteworthy historical and archeological value. Learn how Dominion Energy has helped preserve the integrity of these historic sites.
