Where is Richard B Russell?

In Elbert County, Georgia (GA). 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 Richard B Russell?

628 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Richard B Russell?

EIA-860M names USCE-Savannah District 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 Richard B Russell LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — USCE-Savannah District 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 "Richard B Russell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Richard B Russell still running?

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

Richard B Russell

Richard B Russell is a 628 MW pumped storage hydro plant in Elbert County, Georgia, operated by USCE-Savannah District. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1985 and 2002.

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: 628 MW; 664 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1985–2002
EIA plant ID: 6132

Where it is

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County: Elbert County, Georgia
Coordinates: 34.0256, -82.5953
Balancing authority: SEPA
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: USCE-Savannah District
Primary energy source: Pumped storage
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Status: Operating (5) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (3)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Pumped storage 328 MW, Hydro 300 MW. It is filed here under Pumped storage, the source with the most capacity.

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Richard B Russell: FAQ

Where is Richard B Russell?: In Elbert County, Georgia (GA). 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 Richard B Russell?: 628 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Richard B Russell?: EIA-860M names USCE-Savannah District 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 Richard B Russell LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — USCE-Savannah District 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 "Richard B Russell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Richard B Russell still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.