PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/6171
EIA plant 6171
London · Laurel · KY
Laurel Dam
Operated by USCE-Nashville District
Published location
Where is Laurel Dam?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
36.961400, -84.270000
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7,300 MWh |
| 2 | 3,036 MWh |
| 3 | 8,900 MWh |
| 4 | 3,129 MWh |
| 5 | 11,932 MWh |
| 6 | 1,119 MWh |
| 7 | 5,110 MWh |
| 8 | 3,918 MWh |
| 9 | 1,119 MWh |
| 10 | 2,539 MWh |
| 11 | 1,453 MWh |
| 12 | 3,656 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 70 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
6171
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Laurel River
Data edition
2024-final