Big Bend Dam

33573 N. Shore Rd, Chamberlain, SD 57325

Plant Summary Information

Big Bend Dam is ranked #48 out of 1,332 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Big Bend Dam is comprised of 8 generators and generated 207.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Big Bend Dam
Utility Name	USACE-Omaha
Location	Buffalo County, SD
Initial Operation Date	September 1964
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	813.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #873 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #48 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #11 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 4 South Dakota Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	USCE-Missouri River District (2013 to 2018) USACE-Omaha (2019 to 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Big Bend Dam

Big Bend Dam Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Big Bend Dam (3375)
Plant Address	33573 N. Shore Rd, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Utility	USACE-Omaha (19635)
Latitude, Longitude	44.0384, -99.4463
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	September 1964
Annual Generation	813.0 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Missouri River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) SD
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Operating November 1964

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	November 1964
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 1 Details Operating September 1964

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1964
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 6 Details Operating December 1965

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1965
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating February 1965

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 1965
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating May 1965

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1965
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 5 Details Operating September 1965

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1965
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 7 Details Operating May 1966

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 8 Details Operating July 1966

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	67.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	65 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Big Bend Dam Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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