Walter Bouldin Dam

750 Bouldin Dam Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092

Plant Summary Information

Walter Bouldin Dam is ranked #33 out of 77 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Walter Bouldin Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 41.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Walter Bouldin Dam
Utility Name	Alabama Power Co
Location	Elmore County, AL
Initial Operation Date	July 1967
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	398.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,630 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #108 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #33 out of 77 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Walter Bouldin Dam (4)
Plant Address	750 Bouldin Dam Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Utility	Alabama Power Co (195)
Latitude, Longitude	32.58389, -86.28306
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1967
Annual Generation	398.5 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	Coosa River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Alabama Power Co (195) AL
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.857
Summer Capacity	74.7 MW
Winter Capacity	74.7 MW
Minimum Load	74 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.857
Summer Capacity	74.7 MW
Winter Capacity	74.7 MW
Minimum Load	74 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.857
Summer Capacity	74.7 MW
Winter Capacity	74.7 MW
Minimum Load	74 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
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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