Jordan Dam

6150Jordan Dam Lane, Wetumpka, AL 36092

Plant Summary Information

Jordan Dam is ranked #44 out of 75 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Jordan Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 31.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Jordan Dam
Utility Name	Alabama Power Co
Location	Elmore County, AL
Initial Operation Date	January 1929
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	263.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,027 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #180 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #44 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Jordan Dam (13)
Plant Address	6150Jordan Dam Lane, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Utility	Alabama Power Co (195)
Latitude, Longitude	32.6189, -86.2548
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	January 1929
Annual Generation	263.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Coosa River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Alabama Power Co (195) AL
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.862
Summer Capacity	32.3 MW
Winter Capacity	32.5 MW
Minimum Load	25 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1929
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.862
Summer Capacity	32.3 MW
Winter Capacity	32.5 MW
Minimum Load	25 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1929
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.862
Summer Capacity	32.3 MW
Winter Capacity	32.5 MW
Minimum Load	25 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1929
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.862
Summer Capacity	32.3 MW
Winter Capacity	32.5 MW
Minimum Load	25 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1929
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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