Oliver Dam
1000 Municipal Marina Road, Columbus, GA 31904Plant Summary Information
Oliver Dam is ranked #6 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oliver Dam is comprised of 4 generators and generated 10.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Oliver Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Muscogee County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1959 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 120.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 440.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,294 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #286 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #82 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 26 Georgia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Oliver Dam
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Oliver Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oliver Dam (720) |
| Plant Address | 1000 Municipal Marina Road, Columbus, GA 31904 |
| Utility | Georgia Power Co (7140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.5155, -85.0004 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 120.3 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 | Chattahoochee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Oliver Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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