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101.1 MW Hydro operating in Wilcox, AL — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
101.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1970
Operating Since
Coordinates
32.1009, -87.3998
County
Wilcox, AL
Nearby Plants
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | USCE-Mobile District | US Army Corps of Engineers - Mobile District | — |
| Owner(s) | USCE-Mobile District | US Army Corps of Engineers - Mobile District | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as US Army Corps of Engineers - Mobile District
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
Millers Ferry Lock and Dam is a lock and hydroelectric dam on the Alabama River, near the community of Millers Ferry, Alabama. It was built by and continues to be operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Construction of the complex began in 1963 and was completed in 1974. The Millers Ferry Powerhouse came on line in 1970 and has a generating capacity of 90 megawatts. Following a history of machinery problems and failures, major repair work on the power station was authorized in 1996.
Read more on WikipediaMillers Ferry is a 101.1 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Wilcox County, Alabama. The plant began operating in 1970 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. Its primary fuel source is water (WAT). The facility has three generators and is operated by USCE-Mobile District. Millers Ferry is connected to the grid within the Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Millers Ferry generated 272,692 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 30.7%. The plant ranks as the 12th largest out of 13 hydroelectric facilities in Alabama, and 188th out of 194 nationally. Recent news coverage of the plant includes 3 articles related to industry topics, 2 regarding hazards, and 1 concerning regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
24.9K MWh
Latest Month
272.7K MWh
Annual Generation
30.7%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $232.0M
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility