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225 MW Hydro operating in Elmore, AL — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
225 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1967
Operating Since
Coordinates
32.5839, -86.2831
County
Elmore, AL
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Alabama Power Co | Alabama Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Alabama Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Walter Bouldin Dam is a dam in Elmore County, Alabama. The closest town is Wetumpka.
Read more on WikipediaWalter Bouldin Dam is a 225 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Elmore County, Alabama. The plant, which began operating in 1967, is owned by Southern Company and operated by Alabama Power Co. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with three generators and draws its primary fuel from water (WAT). The plant is ranked third in size among Alabama's 13 hydroelectric facilities, and 87th nationally out of 194 such plants.
In the most recent year with available data, Walter Bouldin Dam generated 450,290 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.8%. The plant operates within the balancing authority of Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans and is located in the SERC NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $406.6 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
43.4K MWh
Latest Month
450.3K MWh
Annual Generation
22.8%
Capacity Factor
Run-of-river hydro · ALABAMA POWER COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$416/kW
Installed Cost
$3.3/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
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
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility