232nd largest plant in Virginia · 11275th nationally
Holcomb Rock is a hydroelectric power plant in Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 1.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Holcomb Rock |
|---|---|
| Operator | Holcomb Rock Company |
| City | Holcomb Rock |
| County | Lynchburg City County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 24503 |
| Coordinates | 37.50350, -79.30060 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.6 MW | Out of Service | 1920 |
| HG2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.6 MW | Out of Service | 1920 |
| HG3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.6 MW | Out of Service | 1920 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.