Smithland Hydroelectric Plant

1297B Smithland Dam Road, Smithland, KY 42081

Plant Summary Information

Smithland Hydroelectric Plant is ranked #22 out of 59 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Smithland Hydroelectric Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 99.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.

Plant Name	Smithland Hydroelectric Plant
Utility Name	American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc
Location	Livingston County, KY
Initial Operation Date	July 2017
Last Update	Sep 2025
Annual Generation	328.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,853 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #143 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 59 Kentucky Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Smithland Hydroelectric Plant (57400)
Plant Address	1297B Smithland Dam Road, Smithland, KY 42081
Utility	American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc (40577)
Latitude, Longitude	37.16964, -88.41952
Generation Dates on File	Jul 2017 to Sep 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 2017
Annual Generation	328.0 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	SERC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Ohio River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Big Rivers Electric Corp (1692)
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	25.3 MW
Winter Capacity	25.3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	25.3 MW
Winter Capacity	25.3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	25.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	25.3 MW
Winter Capacity	25.3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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