Explore the largest hydro power plants in South Carolina and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in South Carolina on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in South Carolina. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in South Carolina.
As of May 2026, there are 33 utility-scale hydro power plants in South Carolina, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 4,390 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
33
Total Capacity
4,390 MW
Built in 2025
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Map of hydro power plants in South Carolina. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,680 MW
Year Operational: September 1991
Location: Oconee, South Carolina
774 MW
Year Operational: May 1975
Location: Pickens, South Carolina
587 MW
Year Operational: December 1978
Location: Fairfield, South Carolina
362 MW
Year Operational: January 1954
Location: McCormick, South Carolina
207 MW
Year Operational: July 1971
Location: Lexington, South Carolina
158 MW
Year Operational: April 1971
Location: Pickens, South Carolina
145 MW
Year Operational: December 1942
Location: Berkeley, South Carolina
91 MW
Year Operational: October 1919
Location: Kershaw, South Carolina
84 MW
Year Operational: March 1985
Location: Berkeley, South Carolina
1 MW
Year Operational: February 2013
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
4 MW
Year Operational: December 1996
Location: Anderson, South Carolina
1 MW
Year Operational: December 1996
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
2 MW
Year Operational: December 1996
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
1,680 MW
Year Operational: September 1991
Location: Oconee, South Carolina
3 MW
Year Operational: December 1989
Location: Anderson, South Carolina
2 MW
Year Operational: December 1989
Location: Anderson, South Carolina
1 MW
Year Operational: May 1989
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
1 MW
Year Operational: April 1987
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
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