Laurel Dam
2060 Power Plant Road, London, KY 40744Plant Summary Information
Laurel Dam is ranked #37 out of 61 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Laurel Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Laurel Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Nashville District |
| Location | Laurel County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 88.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 315.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,639 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #352 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 61 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Laurel Dam
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Laurel Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Laurel Dam (6171) |
| Plant Address | 2060 Power Plant Road, London, KY 40744 |
| Utility | USCE-Nashville District (19462) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.9614, -84.27 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 88.8 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 | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Laurel River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc (5580) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1977
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 61 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61 MW |
| Minimum Load | 61 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1977 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Laurel Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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