Bankhead Dam
19001 Lock 17 Road, Northport, AL 35476Plant Summary Information
Bankhead Dam is ranked #18 out of 23 hydroelectric power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bankhead Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bankhead Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Tuscaloosa County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 150.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 547.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,027 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #254 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 79 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bankhead Dam
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Bankhead Dam
Bankhead Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bankhead Dam (2) |
| Plant Address | 19001 Lock 17 Road, Northport, AL 35476 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.45867, -87.35682 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 150.8 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 | Black Warrior River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 53.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 53 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53 MW |
| Minimum Load | 52 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bankhead Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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