Wallace Dam

140 Wallace Dam Road, Eatonton, GA 31024

Plant Summary Information

Wallace Dam is ranked #21 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Wallace Dam is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	Wallace Dam
Utility Name	Georgia Power Co
Location	Hancock County, GA
Initial Operation Date	December 1979
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	22.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	127.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,175 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #698 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #135 out of 244 Georgia Power Plants
Ranked #21 out of 26 Georgia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Wallace Dam (6087)
Plant Address	140 Wallace Dam Road, Eatonton, GA 31024
Utility	Georgia Power Co (7140)
Latitude, Longitude	33.3502, -83.1574
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	December 1979
Annual Generation	22.1 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	Oconee River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Georgia Power Co (7140) GA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	52.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53.6 MW
Winter Capacity	53.3 MW
Minimum Load	50.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1979
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

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	52.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53.6 MW
Winter Capacity	53.3 MW
Minimum Load	50.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1980
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

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	52.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53.6 MW
Winter Capacity	53.3 MW
Minimum Load	50.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1980
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	56.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56.8 MW
Winter Capacity	57.1 MW
Minimum Load	54.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1980
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	56.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56.8 MW
Winter Capacity	57.1 MW
Minimum Load	54.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1980
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

Technology	Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Prime Mover	Pumped Storage
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	52.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53.6 MW
Winter Capacity	53.3 MW
Minimum Load	50.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1980
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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