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dam was raised 14 feet. Lay Dam is
classified as a gravity concrete dam.
It is 2,260 feet long and 129.6 feet
high. The dam contains 343,985 cubic
yards of concrete. The powerhouse has
six hydraulic turbines and generators
producing 29,500 kilowatts each.
Speaking of the significance of
Lay Dam, General Manager of Hydro
Services Herbie Johnson said, "When
Captain Lay made the statement
'May it be developed for the service of
Alabama,' he could not have imagined
all the aspects of life that the dam
and lake provide today. Not only is
Lay Dam a critical part of providing
peaking power and value to our
customers, it has a great impact on
the region's economic development,
many forms of recreation and all the
businesses that provide support."
— BILL THAR PE
Find a video and more archival photos of
Lay Dam at apcshorelines.com.
Opposite Top: Alabama Power Archives photo – View of partially completed draft tube during Lock 12 dam construction. Opposite Middle: Alabama Power Archives
photo – View of turbine liner and shaft during Lock 12 construction. Opposite Bottom: Alabama Power Archives photo – Lock 12 workers. Above: Alabama Power
Archives photo – Downstream view of Lock 12 powerhouse and dam on April 2, 1914.
