Thurlow Dam
249 Outer Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078Plant Summary Information
Thurlow Dam is ranked #48 out of 77 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Thurlow Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 32.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Thurlow Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Elmore County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1931 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 191.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 693.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,597 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #216 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #48 out of 77 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Thurlow Dam
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Thurlow Dam
Thurlow Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Thurlow Dam (19) |
| Plant Address | 249 Outer Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.53544, -85.88761 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1931 |
| Annual Generation | 191.0 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 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 36.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1931 |
| 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 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 36.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1931 |
| 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 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1931 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Thurlow Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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