Lakes & Recreation
a living resource
Since beginning work on Lay Dam in 1912, Alabama Power has played an important role in water management across the state. With 14 hydro facilities on the Coosa, Tallapoosa and Warrior rivers, we have the unique challenge of balancing the needs of those depending on these beautiful resources for electricity, flood control, recreation, economic opportunity, irrigation, navigation and fish and wildlife.
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Coosa River Plant Lake Elevation in feet Dam Activity Forecasted Rainfallin inches, 48 hrs Loading... -
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Black Warrior River Plant Lake Elevation in feet Dam Activity Forecasted Rainfallin inches, 48 hrs Loading... Loading...
Shoreline Management
As an operator of 11 lakes across the state, we have certain management rights and obligations for construction activities occurring along more than 3,500 miles of shoreline.
Hydroelectric Power
Our 14 hydro generation facilities have the potential to power more than 700,000 homes and provide about 6 percent of our company's annual electric power production.
Environment
Along with providing renewable energy, the lakes we manage provide crucial habitat for a variety of plants, animals and aquatic species. Learn more about our efforts to preserve them.
Rivers & Dams
Learn more about the unique characteristics and beauty of each of the rivers and dams we manage and why they have drawn people to these lake shores of almost 100 years.
