Smithland Hydroelectric Plant
1297B Smithland Dam Road, Smithland, KY 42081Plant 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 128.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Smithland Hydroelectric Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc |
| Location | Livingston County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 336.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,837 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #138 out of 1,331 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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Monthly Net Generation for Smithland Hydroelectric Plant
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Smithland Hydroelectric Plant Details
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 336.3 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 | 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 |
Generator SG1 Details Operating July 2017
| 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 |
Generator SG2 Details Operating July 2017
| 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 |
Generator SG3 Details Operating August 2017
| 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 |
Smithland Hydroelectric Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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