Where is Wallace Dam?

In Hancock County, Georgia (GA). 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 Wallace Dam?

321 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Wallace Dam?

EIA-860M names Georgia 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 Wallace Dam LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Georgia 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 "Wallace Dam LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Wallace Dam still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Wallace Dam

Wallace Dam is a 321 MW pumped storage hydro plant in Hancock County, Georgia, operated by Georgia Power Co. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1979 and 1980.

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: 321.2 MW; 328 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1979–1980
EIA plant ID: 6087

Where it is

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County: Hancock County, Georgia
Coordinates: 33.3502, -83.1574
Balancing authority: SOCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Georgia Power Co
Primary energy source: Pumped storage
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Pumped storage 209 MW, Hydro 112 MW. It is filed here under Pumped storage, the source with the most capacity.

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Wallace Dam: FAQ

Where is Wallace Dam?: In Hancock County, Georgia (GA). 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 Wallace Dam?: 321 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wallace Dam?: EIA-860M names Georgia 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 Wallace Dam LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Georgia 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 "Wallace Dam LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wallace Dam still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.