Power plants in Jackson County, North Carolina
5 operating power plants in Jackson County, North Carolina, with 51 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Largest power plants in Jackson County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThorpeHydro | 22 | 59.8 | 31.6% |
| 2 | Tennessee CreekHydro | 11 | 33.8 | 35.7% |
| 3 | Bear Creek DamHydro | 9.0 | −0.0 | – |
| 4 | Cedar CliffHydro | 6.4 | 11.6 | 20.6% |
| 5 | TuckasegeeHydro | 3.0 | 4.5 | 17.2% |
MW is the nameplate capacity of operating generators and batteries. Source: EIA-860M August 2026, published 2026-09-24, and EIA-923 2025. Page updated 2026-10-04. Data sources
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