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Deep Creek
20.0 MW hydroelectric power plant · Garrett County, Maryland
- Operating capacity
- 20.0 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1925
- Generation, 2023
- 20 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 1567
- Operator
- BP Piney & Deep Creek LLC
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- County
- Garrett County
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Location
- 39.5230, -79.4130
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 10.0 MW | Jul 1925 | Operating |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 10.0 MW | Jul 1925 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 20 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 11.2%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett County - DPU Treatment Plant | Solar | 1.2 MW | 1.6 mi |
| MD - CS - Potomac Edison Co - GA29 Tpe | Solar | 2.0 MW | 5.2 mi |
| MD - CS - Potomac Edison Co - GA25 Tpe ( | Solar | 2.0 MW | 7.4 mi |
| Tpe MD Ga140 | Solar | 2.0 MW | 9.5 mi |
| Tpe MD Ga137 | Solar | 2.0 MW | 10 mi |
| MD CDG 002 | Solar | 2.0 MW | 10 mi |
| MD CDG 001 | Solar | 2.0 MW | 10 mi |
| Fair Wind | Wind | 30.0 MW | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Deep Creek produce?
- Deep Creek has 20.0 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Deep Creek?
- EIA lists BP Piney & Deep Creek LLC as the operator of Deep Creek.
- How much electricity did Deep Creek generate?
- Deep Creek reported 20 GWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026