Big Bend Dam
33573 N. Shore Rd, Chamberlain, SD 57325Plant Summary Information
Big Bend Dam is ranked #50 out of 1,323 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 #872 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 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 |
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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