Russell D Smith

Russell D Smith is a 6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Adams County, Washington, operated by Columbia Basin Hydropower. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1982.

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
6.1 MW
6.1 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1982
EIA plant ID
56694

Where it is

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County
Adams County, Washington
Coordinates
46.7392, -119.1122
Balancing authority
BPAT
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Columbia Basin Hydropower
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Columbia Basin Hydropower reports to EIA →

Russell D Smith: FAQ

Where is Russell D Smith?
In Adams County, Washington (WA). 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 Russell D Smith?
6 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Russell D Smith?
EIA-860M names Columbia Basin Hydropower 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 Russell D Smith LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Columbia Basin Hydropower 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 "Russell D Smith LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Russell D Smith still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.