Laurel, Kentucky · Plant code 6171

Laurel Dam

Laurel Dam is a hydro plant in Laurel, Kentucky. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

Primary fuel Hydro

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Total capacity 70 MW

Plant nameplate capacity.

Annual generation 53,211 MWh

Annual output from imported EIA and EPA records.

Capacity factor 6%

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Operations

Operations details

Sector Electric Utility

Utility, IPP, industrial, or commercial style ownership.

Status Operating

Current operating status in the imported records.

Online year 1,977

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Location London, Kentucky

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Emissions

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CO2 0 tons

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SO2 0 tons

Annual sulfur dioxide.

NOx 0 tons

Annual nitrogen oxides.

CO2 rate 0 lbs/MWh

Emission intensity, when available.

Fuel mix

Generation by fuel at the site.

Hydro 53,211 MWh · 100% of generation

Ownership

Who owns the plant.

Owner USCE-Nashville District

100%

Generators

Generator-level detail

Generator	Technology	Fuel	Capacity	Status	Online
1	Conventional Hydroelectric	Hydro	70 MW	Operating	1,977

Generation trend

Monthly output pattern

7,300 MWh

Jan

3,036 MWh

Feb

8,900 MWh

Mar

3,129 MWh

Apr

11,932 MWh

May

1,119 MWh

Jun

5,110 MWh

Jul

3,918 MWh

Aug

1,119 MWh

Sep

2,539 MWh

Oct

1,453 MWh

Nov

3,656 MWh

Dec

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