Query
Wilson Dam
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Wilson Dam
Generated
2026-10-17T11:38:35.018Z

Briefing on Wilson Dam

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
667 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1925
Operating since
21
Generators
41.3%
Capacity factor
2396 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Wilson Dam is a 667 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Alabama, currently Operating.

Wilson Dam is reported in Alabama since 1925 under Tennessee Valley Authority. Available operating and financial measures include 41.3% capacity factor and 2396 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Lauderdale, Alabama
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Tennessee Valley Authority
Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
Grid
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plant ID
6440

What stands out

1

Wilson Dam is a 667 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Alabama with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 41.3% capacity factor and 2396 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “Tennessee Valley Authority Goes Back on Commitment to Retire Dirty Coal Plants” (CleanTechnica, 2026-02-10).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#1 of 23
National rank
#36 of 1,462

Why it matters

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