Martin Dam
675 Overlook Drive, Dadeville, AL 36078Plant Summary Information
Martin Dam is ranked #39 out of 74 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Martin Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 61.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Martin Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Elmore County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 305.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,886 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #157 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Martin Dam
Martin Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Martin Dam (16) |
| Plant Address | 675 Overlook Drive, Dadeville, AL 36078 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.68039, -85.91144 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 305.9 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 | Tallapoosa River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| 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 January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| 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 January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 57.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Martin Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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