Where is Smith Mountain?

In Pittsylvania County, Virginia (VA). 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 Smith Mountain?

548 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Smith Mountain?

EIA-860M names Appalachian Power Co 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 Smith Mountain LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Appalachian Power Co 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 "Smith Mountain LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Smith Mountain still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Smith Mountain

Smith Mountain is a 548 MW hydroelectric power plant in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, operated by Appalachian Power Co. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1965 and 1980.

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: 547.5 MW; 586 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1965–1980
EIA plant ID: 3780

Where it is

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County: Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.0413, -79.5356
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Appalachian Power Co
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Hydro 300 MW, Pumped storage 247 MW. It is filed here under Hydro, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Appalachian Power Co reports to EIA →

Smith Mountain: FAQ

Where is Smith Mountain?: In Pittsylvania County, Virginia (VA). 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 Smith Mountain?: 548 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Smith Mountain?: EIA-860M names Appalachian Power Co 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 Smith Mountain LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Appalachian Power Co 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 "Smith Mountain LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Smith Mountain still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.