Wilson Dam
TVA Reservation Road, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662Plant Summary Information
Wilson Dam is ranked #17 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wilson Dam is comprised of 21 generators and generated 353.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Wilson Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Lauderdale County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1925 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #496 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wilson Dam
Wilson Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wilson Dam (6440) |
| Plant Address | TVA Reservation Road, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.79782, -87.62537 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 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 September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 2 Details Operating September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 September 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1925 |
| 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 March 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1942 |
| 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 10 Details Operating May 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1942 |
| 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 July 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1942 |
| 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 12 Details Operating August 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1942 |
| 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 14 Details Operating November 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1943 |
| 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 13 Details Operating April 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1943 |
| 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 15 Details Operating December 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 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 16 Details Operating January 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 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 17 Details Operating February 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 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 18 Details Operating March 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 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 19 Details Operating December 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1961 |
| 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 20 Details Operating January 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 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 21 Details Operating April 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Minimum Load | 51.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 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 |
Wilson Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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