Smith Falls Hydro Project
22176 Westside Road, Bonners Ferry, ID 83853Plant Summary Information
Smith Falls Hydro Project is ranked #37 out of 142 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smith Falls Hydro Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 28.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Smith Falls Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Smith Creek Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Boundary County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 87.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 297.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,659 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #357 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Eugene Water & Electric Board (2013 to 2015) Smith Creek Hydro, LLC (2016 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Smith Falls Hydro Project
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Smith Falls Hydro Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Smith Falls Hydro Project (54249) |
| Plant Address | 22176 Westside Road, Bonners Ferry, ID 83853 |
| Utility | Smith Creek Hydro, LLC (60900) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.95955, -116.55738 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 87.2 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Smith Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Eugene - (OR) (6022) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating December 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Smith Falls Hydro Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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