Russell D Smith
7 mi S of Othello on Hwy 17, Othello, WA 99344Plant Summary Information
Russell D Smith is ranked #54 out of 70 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Russell D Smith is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | Russell D Smith |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Columbia Basin Hydropower |
| Location | Adams County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 17.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 59.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,252 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #806 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #104 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #54 out of 70 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Grand Coulee Project Hydroelectric Auth (2013 to 2014) Columbia Basin Hydropower (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Russell D Smith
Russell D Smith Details
| 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 Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 17.0 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 | 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1982
| 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 |
Russell D Smith Plant Owners
| 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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