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Buck Hydro
8.4 MW hydroelectric power plant · Carroll County, Virginia
- Operating capacity
- 8.4 MW
- 3 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1912
- Generation, 2023
- 38 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 3772
- Operator
- Appalachian Power Co
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Carroll County
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Location
- 36.8082, -80.9387
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.8 MW | Jan 1912 | Operating |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.8 MW | Jan 1912 | Operating |
| 3Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.8 MW | Jan 1912 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 38 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 52.3%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byllesby 2 | Hydroelectric | 21.6 MW | 1.6 mi |
| Fries Hydroelectric Project | Hydroelectric | 5.4 MW | 6.9 mi |
| Wythe County Solar | Solar | 75.0 MW | 7.3 mi |
| River Trail Solar, LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW | 7.4 mi |
| Caden Energix Wytheville LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW | 12 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Buck Hydro produce?
- Buck Hydro has 8.4 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 3 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Buck Hydro?
- EIA lists Appalachian Power Co as the operator of Buck Hydro.
- How much electricity did Buck Hydro generate?
- Buck Hydro reported 38 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