Watertown Power Plant
123 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201Plant Summary Information
Watertown Power Plant is ranked #47 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Watertown Power Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 439.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Watertown Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Missouri Basin Muni Power Agny |
| Location | Codington County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1978 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,259 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #396 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #47 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 7 South Dakota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Watertown Power Plant
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Watertown Power Plant
Watertown Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Watertown Power Plant (7247) |
| Plant Address | 123 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201 |
| Utility | Missouri Basin Muni Power Agny (12710) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.90167, -97.10833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1978
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Watertown Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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