NCG500127_CoverLetter_20200825

August 25, 2020

W Marcus Pitts
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
41 Mountain Farm Ln
Tuckasegee, NC 28783

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Thorpe Creek Hydroelectric Station
NPDES WW Permit No. NCG500127
Jackson County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Thorpe Creek
Hydroelectric Station on 8/20/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating
in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG500127. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".

There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Boss with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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