James R Smith
2245 Wright Street, Marquette, MI 49855Plant Summary Information
James R Smith is ranked #24 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
James R Smith is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | James R Smith |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Marquette - (MI) |
| Location | Marquette County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,817 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #790 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #169 out of 272 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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James R Smith Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | James R Smith (1842) |
| Plant Address | 2245 Wright Street, Marquette, MI 49855 |
| Utility | City of Marquette - (MI) (11701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.57164, -87.41046 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Annual Generation | 14.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Dead River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Marquette - (MI) (11701) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1922
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1922 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
James R Smith Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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