Lay Dam
626 County Road 794, Clanton, AL 35045Plant Summary Information
Lay Dam is ranked #27 out of 77 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lay Dam is comprised of 6 generators and generated 53.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lay Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Chilton County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 482.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,403 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #80 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 77 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lay Dam
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Lay Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lay Dam (15) |
| Plant Address | 626 County Road 794, Clanton, AL 35045 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.9633, -86.5187 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 482.4 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating February 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating May 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lay Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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