United States

Wallace Dam — 321 MW Hydroelectric

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Wallace Dam is a 321 MW hydro power plant located in United States of America. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
321 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1980

Year online

Owner
Georgia Power Co

Operator

Location
33.35, -83.16

Coordinates

Insights

#1,088
largest in %s
#1,040
largest %s worldwide
#5,867
largest worldwide
1980
%d yrs older than avg
40
operated by %s
39
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
321 MW
Commissioned
1980
Status
Operational
Owner
Georgia Power Co
Country
United States
Coordinates
33.350, -83.157

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
27,012 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2.2M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

5,872
cars / year
3,602
homes / year
1.2M
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Wallace Dam is a prominent hydroelectric power generation facility located in the United States of America, showcasing a capacity of 321.2 MW. Operated by Georgia Power Co, this facility harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity, making it an integral component of the local energy landscape. Utilizing dam technology, Wallace Dam converts the kinetic energy of river flow into electrical energy, providing a renewable and sustainable energy source. The dam is situated at coordinates 33.3498° N latitude and -83.1574° W longitude, strategically located to optimize its contribution to the local grid. As part of a broader energy policy framework that supports renewable energy development, Wallace Dam plays a significant role in Georgia’s commitment to increasing the share of hydropower in its energy mix. The importance of this facility extends beyond mere energy generation; it also contributes to water management and flood control in the region, highlighting its multifaceted significance within the local and national context.

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