Yadkin Hydroelectric Project Update: Eagle Creek Renewable Energy Submits Report to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Strategic Insights -

As part of the ongoing development of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project (P-2197-NC), Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC has submitted a report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the fifth Board of Consultants (BOC) meeting. The report includes updates on the BOC's recommendations, computational flood dynamic (CFD) modeling, and east wall stability analysis. In addition, the company has committed to conducting a hands-on inspection of the lower portion of the Bypass Spillway chute by the end of 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The report, submitted on May 13, 2025, includes the BOC Meeting No. 5 Report, which reviews the computational flood dynamic (CFD) modeling and east wall stability analysis.
  • The company has provided a status update on the BOC recommendations, including a plan and schedule for conducting a hands-on inspection of the lower portion of the Bypass Spillway chute.
  • The inspection is to be completed by December 31, 2025.
  • The report includes the names of team members responsible for the update, including Melvin Koleber, P.E., Director of Civil Engineering and Chief Dam Safety Engineer.
  • The project is being developed by Cube Yadkin Generation, LLC (CYG), a subsidiary of Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC.
  • The company has committed to submitting the report to the Commission by the end of 2025.

Statistics:

  • The report includes two attachments: the BOC Meeting No. 5 Report and the Status update on BOC Recommendations.
  • The computational flood dynamic (CFD) modeling report was reviewed by the BOC in Meeting No. 5.
  • The east wall stability analysis report was also reviewed by the BOC in Meeting No. 5.
  • The inspection of the lower portion of the Bypass Spillway chute is to be completed by December 31, 2025.

Sources:

  • May 13, 2025, letter from Cube Yadkin Generation, LLC to Mr. William Brown, Regional Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • BOC Meeting No. 5 Report (CUI//CEII)
  • Status update on BOC Recommendations (CUI//CEII)
  • Narrows Dam Reservoir CFD Modeling Memorandum (CUI//CEII)
  • CFD Modeling and Sidewall Stability Analysis Report (CUI//CEII)