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87.6 MW Hydro operating in Cherokee, AL
87.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1961
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.1721, -85.7538
County
Cherokee, AL
Nearby Plants
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Request a demo →| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Alabama Power Co | Alabama Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Alabama Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Weiss Dam is a hydroelectric power plant located in Cherokee County, Alabama. The plant has a total capacity of 87.6 MW and is comprised of 3 generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It began operating in 1961 and is owned by Southern Company and operated by Alabama Power Co. Weiss Dam is ranked 15th out of 23 power plants in Alabama and 213th out of 1464 plants nationally.
The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). In the most recent year with available data, Weiss Dam generated 184,003 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 23.9%. 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 $751.3 per kW.
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Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
17.0K MWh
Latest Month
184.0K MWh
Annual Generation
23.9%
Capacity Factor
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$799/kW
Installed Cost
$11.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
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Last updated 2026-03-26
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