Walter Bouldin Dam
| Company type | Hydroelectric dam |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Founder | Alabama Power Company |
| Headquarters | Elmore County , United States |
| Products | Hydroelectric power |
| Parent | Alabama Power Company |
Walter Bouldin Dam is an earthen embankment located in Elmore County, Alabama, in proximity to Wetumpka, Alabama. Built in 1967 by Alabama Power Company, the dam reaches a height of and extends along a crest measuring . It impounds the Coosa River and produces 225 MW of hydroelectric energy, representing the largest and terminal installation among Alabama Power’s sequence of seven hydropower facilities on this river.
The reservoir formed by the dam, known as Bouldin Lake, links via a free-flowing canal to Jordan Lake, together creating a combined water body with a surface area of , roughly of shoreline, an overall length of , and a peak storage capacity of . This reservoir accommodates recreational uses and supports fishing for species including largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and multiple bass varieties. There are two public access points available at the lake.
On February 10, 1975, Walter Bouldin Dam underwent a breach failure; however, this incident resulted in no loss of life or damage to property beyond the dam structure itself.