Spearfish Hydro
1000 South Canyon Street, Spearfish, SD 57783Plant Summary Information
Spearfish Hydro is ranked #41 out of 49 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spearfish Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Spearfish Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Spearfish |
| Location | Lawrence County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1912 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 19.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 73.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,179 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #743 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 4 South Dakota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spearfish Hydro
Spearfish Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spearfish Hydro (58438) |
| Plant Address | 1000 South Canyon Street, Spearfish, SD 57783 |
| Utility | City of Spearfish (58434) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.47833, -103.85472 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1912 |
| Annual Generation | 19.9 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Spearfish Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Black Hills Power Inc (19545) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TURB1 Details Operating October 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1912 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator TURB2 Details Operating October 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1912 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Spearfish Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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