Lewis Smith Dam
640 Powerhouse Road, Jasper, AL 35501Plant Summary Information
Lewis Smith Dam is ranked #44 out of 79 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lewis Smith Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 13.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lewis Smith Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Walker County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1961 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 274.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 988.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,181 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #169 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 79 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lewis Smith Dam
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Lewis Smith Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lewis Smith Dam (18) |
| Plant Address | 640 Powerhouse Road, Jasper, AL 35501 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.9406, -87.1077 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 274.6 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 | Sipsey Fork Black Warrior Riv |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 83 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 83 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lewis Smith Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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