Explore the largest hydro power plants in Alabama and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in Alabama on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in Alabama. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in Alabama.
As of May 2026, there are 23 utility-scale hydro power plants in Alabama, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 3,318 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
23
Total Capacity
3,318 MW
Built in 2025
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Map of hydro power plants in Alabama. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
667 MW
Year Operational: April 1962
Location: Lauderdale, Alabama
404 MW
Year Operational: December 1963
Location: Lawrence, Alabama
225 MW
Year Operational: August 1967
Location: Elmore, Alabama
211 MW
Year Operational: July 1952
Location: Elmore, Alabama
181 MW
Year Operational: July 1962
Location: Walker, Alabama
177 MW
Year Operational: April 1968
Location: Chilton, Alabama
173 MW
Year Operational: November 1985
Location: Lee, Alabama
170 MW
Year Operational: April 1985
Location: Coosa, Alabama
135 MW
Year Operational: April 1983
Location: Randolph, Alabama
39 MW
Year Operational: June 2005
Location: Lee, Alabama
173 MW
Year Operational: November 1985
Location: Lee, Alabama
170 MW
Year Operational: April 1985
Location: Coosa, Alabama
3 MW
Year Operational: February 1985
Location: Covington, Alabama
135 MW
Year Operational: April 1983
Location: Randolph, Alabama
82 MW
Year Operational: October 1975
Location: Autauga, Alabama
101 MW
Year Operational: May 1970
Location: Wilcox, Alabama
47 MW
Year Operational: August 1968
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
177 MW
Year Operational: April 1968
Location: Chilton, Alabama
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