Weiss Dam
2500 County Road 20, Leesburg, AL 35983Plant Summary Information
Weiss Dam is ranked #50 out of 79 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Weiss Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 24.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Weiss Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Cherokee County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 187.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 698.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,689 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #224 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 79 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Weiss Dam
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Weiss Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Weiss Dam (20) |
| Plant Address | 2500 County Road 20, Leesburg, AL 35983 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.17214, -85.75381 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 187.6 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 27 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
| 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 June 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 27 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 27 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Weiss Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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