Smith Mountain
Route 1, Penhook, VA 24141Plant Summary Information
Smith Mountain is ranked #43 out of 212 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smith Mountain is comprised of 5 generators and generated -49.0 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Smith Mountain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Pittsylvania County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 167.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,541 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #251 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 212 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 21 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Smith Mountain
Smith Mountain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Smith Mountain (3780) |
| Plant Address | Route 1, Penhook, VA 24141 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.0413, -79.5356 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 167.1 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Roanoke River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1965
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 66 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 66 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 174 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174 MW |
| Minimum Load | 160 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 4 Details Operating February 1966
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 174 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174 MW |
| Minimum Load | 160 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 5 Details Operating February 1966
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 66 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 66 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1980
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 106 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 106 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Smith Mountain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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