Yards Creek Generating Station - Columbia, New Jersey

Yards Creek Generating Station

Yards Creek Generating Station is located at 117 Walnut Valley Rd, Columbia, NJ 07832 and can be contacted by phone at 8006623115. This hydroelectric power plant specializes in generating electricity using water.

Yards Creek Generating Station is New Jersey's only pumped storage hydroelectric generating station. It uses more power than it produces, but this allows it to provide peak capacity at a lower cost than replacement power. This makes it an important piece of the state's energy infrastructure.

The facility is also a great place to visit and observe an interesting piece of technology in action. Birdwatchers may even spot bald eagles in the area, as the lower lake is a popular spot for these birds.

As of the last available reviews, Yards Creek Generating Station has 3 reviews on Google My Business with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. One reviewer notes that it is a great place to catch a bald eagle, while another describes it as providing peak capacity at a lower cost than replacement power.

Specialties: Hydroelectric power plant

👍 Reviews of Yards Creek Generating Station

Robert L.

5/5

New Jersey’s only pumped storage hydroelectric generating station. Uses more power than it produces, but provide peak capacity at lower cost than replacement power.

Raneesh

1/5

No access to the public , so don't go there ..

Al S.

4/5

Great place to visit interesting facility. A great place to catch a bald eagle who cause the lower lake home.