James R Smith
James R Smith is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Marquette County, Michigan, operated by City of Marquette - (MI). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1919 and 1922.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 3.2 MW
- 3.2 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1919–1922
- EIA plant ID
- 1842
Where it is
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- County
- Marquette County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.5716, -87.4105
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- City of Marquette - (MI)
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
James R Smith: FAQ
- Where is James R Smith?
- In Marquette County, Michigan (MI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is James R Smith?
- 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns James R Smith?
- EIA-860M names City of Marquette - (MI) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as James R Smith LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Marquette - (MI) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "James R Smith LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is James R Smith still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.