Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station
Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station, Hydroelectric power station near Huntersville, North Carolina.
The Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station operates four Kaplan turbines, each generating 87.5 megawatts of electricity on Lake Norman.
Duke Energy constructed the Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station between 1959 and 1963, establishing a critical power generation facility for North Carolina.
The station creates opportunities for local residents to learn about renewable energy through educational programs and guided facility tours.
Visitors need to schedule tours in advance and follow specific safety protocols when exploring the operational areas of the hydroelectric station.
The facility maintains Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest artificial freshwater body, which supplies water to multiple surrounding communities.
Location: North Carolina
Length: 2,563 m
GPS coordinates: 35.43490,-80.95840
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:37
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