Overview
Jordan Dam is a 100 MW hydroelectric power plant in Alabama, United States, operated by Alabama Power Co. It generates renewable electricity from hydropower.
Jordan Dam is a hydroelectric power plant located in Alabama, United States, with a generating capacity of 100 MW. Owned and operated by Alabama Power Co, the facility is currently operational and contributes to the regional power grid. The plant utilizes hydropower as its primary fuel source, a renewable energy technology that converts the energy of flowing water into electricity. In the United States, hydroelectric plants like Jordan Dam operate under federal and state regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Federal Power Act, which govern water use and environmental impacts. As a renewable energy facility, Jordan Dam plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel-based power generation. Its location in Alabama supports the local energy mix and provides clean electricity to the surrounding communities.
Environmental context
Jordan Dam's hydroelectric operation produces no direct CO2, SOx, or NOx emissions, offering environmental benefits over fossil fuel plants. The facility's capacity of 100 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale for hydroelectric plants. Its location in Alabama involves considerations for aquatic ecosystems and water flow management, typical for run-of-river or reservoir-based hydropower.
Frequently asked questions
Jordan Dam is located in Alabama, United States, at coordinates 32.618900, -86.254800.
Jordan Dam has a generating capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale hydroelectric facility.
Jordan Dam is owned and operated by Alabama Power Co, a utility company serving the region.
Hydroelectric plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Federal Power Act and the Clean Water Act, which address licensing, water quality, and environmental impacts.
Hydroelectric power generates electricity without direct emissions of CO2, SOx, or NOx, contributing to cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel plants.