Lewis Smith Dam
Lewis Smith Dam is a 181 MW hydroelectric power plant in Walker County, Alabama, operated by Alabama Power Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1961 and 1962.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 181 MW
- 178 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1961–1962
- EIA plant ID
- 18
Where it is
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- County
- Walker County, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 33.9406, -87.1077
- Balancing authority
- SOCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Alabama Power Co
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Lewis Smith Dam: FAQ
- Where is Lewis Smith Dam?
- In Walker County, Alabama (AL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Lewis Smith Dam?
- 181 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Lewis Smith Dam?
- EIA-860M names Alabama Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Lewis Smith Dam LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Alabama Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Lewis Smith Dam LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Lewis Smith Dam still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.