Russell D Smith

7 mi S of Othello on Hwy 17, Othello, WA 99344

Plant Summary Information

Russell D Smith is ranked #57 out of 68 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Russell D Smith is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	Russell D Smith
Utility Name	Columbia Basin Hydropower
Location	Adams County, WA
Initial Operation Date	September 1982
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	13.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	51.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,664 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #860 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #107 out of 131 Washington Power Plants
Ranked #57 out of 68 Washington Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Grand Coulee Project Hydroelectric Auth (2013 to 2014) Columbia Basin Hydropower (2015 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Russell D Smith (56694)
Plant Address	7 mi S of Othello on Hwy 17, Othello, WA 99344
Utility	Columbia Basin Hydropower (55939)
Latitude, Longitude	46.7392, -119.1122
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2007 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	September 1982
Annual Generation	13.4 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	WECC
Balancing Authority	Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Irrigation Canal
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Bonneville Power Administration (1738) WA
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity	6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	6.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1982
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
Quincy-Columbia Basin Irr Dist	1720 Central Ave S, P.O. Box 188 Quincy, WA 98848	33.33%
East Columbia Basin Irr Dist	55 N 8th Ave, Othello, WA 99344	33.34%
South Columbia Basin Irr Dist	1135 E Hillsboro St # A, Pasco, WA 99301	33.33%

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