💧 Hydroelectric Power Plants in Louisiana
Louisiana operates 2 hydroelectric power plants totaling 192 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 707.5k MWh.
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.
Plants2operating
Capacity192 MWnameplate
Generation707.5k MWhannual
All Louisiana hydroelectric plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney A Murray Jr Hydroelectric | Vidalia | Concordia County | 192 MW | First National Bank-Commerce |
| Overton Hydroelectric Project | Alexandria | Rapides County | — | Rye Development |