Explore the largest hydro power plants in North Carolina and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in North Carolina on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in North Carolina. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in North Carolina.
As of May 2026, there are 39 utility-scale hydro power plants in North Carolina, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 1,983 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
39
Total Capacity
1,983 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of hydro power plants in North Carolina. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
350 MW
Year Operational: April 1967
Location: Lincoln, North Carolina
255 MW
Year Operational: February 1954
Location: Swain, North Carolina
178 MW
Year Operational: March 1963
Location: Halifax, North Carolina
166 MW
Year Operational: May 1956
Location: Cherokee, North Carolina
140 MW
Year Operational: July 2013
Location: Graham, North Carolina
109 MW
Year Operational: December 1924
Location: Stanly, North Carolina
108 MW
Year Operational: November 1930
Location: Haywood, North Carolina
100 MW
Year Operational: December 1955
Location: Halifax, North Carolina
84 MW
Year Operational: June 1960
Location: Montgomery, North Carolina
140 MW
Year Operational: July 2013
Location: Graham, North Carolina
4 MW
Year Operational: August 2012
Location: Chatham, North Carolina
28 MW
Year Operational: November 2011
Location: Burke, North Carolina
1 MW
Year Operational: May 2000
Location: ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina
5 MW
Year Operational: December 1996
Location: Polk, North Carolina
2 MW
Year Operational: September 1988
Location: Buncombe, North Carolina
1 MW
Year Operational: November 1985
Location: Madison, North Carolina
5 MW
Year Operational: January 1985
Location: Madison, North Carolina
2 MW
Year Operational: June 1982
Location: Alamance, North Carolina
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