Wheeler Dam
24455 Alabama Hwy 101, Town Creek, AL 35672Plant Summary Information
Wheeler Dam is ranked #37 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wheeler Dam is comprised of 11 generators and generated 184.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Wheeler Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Lawrence County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1936 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #704 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wheeler Dam
Wheeler Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wheeler Dam (49) |
| Plant Address | 24455 Alabama Hwy 101, Town Creek, AL 35672 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.8069, -87.3819 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1936 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| 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 | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1937
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1937 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1941
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1941 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating March 1941
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1941 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating December 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1949 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating February 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1949 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating March 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating December 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating December 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 10 Details Operating June 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Wheeler Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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