Jordan Hydroelectric Project, North Carolina

Jordan Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2011 and was awarded Project of The Year 2012 – Best Hydro Project – Runner Up by POWER-GEN – Power Engineering – Renewable Energy World

Project Characters


  • Capacity: 2 x 2.2 MW
  • Head Range: 60-70 ft
  • Model of Turbine: Vertical S-Type


Special Notes:


  • Extra long shaft --> The total length for the Turbine Shaft is over 70 ft
  • Innovative use of vertical turbines on flood control dam