Smithland Dam

Clients: Voith Hydro, Barnard Construction, CJ Mahan Construction, Aldridge Electric, National Steel Erectors, Smithland Power House
Location: Smithland, Kentucky
Year Completed: 2017
Services Provided: Dimensional verification and equipment setting
Description/Highlights: The Smithland hydroelectric facility is a 76 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plant providing renewable generation to the region. The Smithland project diverts water from the existing Corps Smithland Locks and Dam through bulb turbines to generate an average annual output of approximately 379 million kilowatt-hours (kWh). The site includes an intake approach channel, a reinforced concrete powerhouse and a tailrace channel. The powerhouse contains three horizontal bulb-type turbine and generating units with an estimated total rated capacity of 76 MW at a gross head of 22 feet. A 2-mile-long 161 kV transmission line interconnection is planned to connect to MISO. Photos: See marketing drive.