Willow Creek Wind Power LLC
14162 US HIGHWAY 212, Newell, SD 57760Plant Summary Information
Willow Creek Wind Power LLC is ranked #22 out of 49 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Willow Creek Wind Power LLC generated 107.4 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Willow Creek Wind Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Willow Creek Wind Power LLC |
| Location | Butte County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2020 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 365.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,726 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #506 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 25 South Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Pattern Operators LP (2018 to 2018) Willow Creek Wind Power, LLC (2019 to 2019) Willow Creek Wind Power LLC (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Willow Creek Wind Power LLC
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Willow Creek Wind Power LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Willow Creek Wind Power LLC (62431) |
| Plant Address | 14162 US HIGHWAY 212, Newell, SD 57760 |
| Utility | Willow Creek Wind Power LLC (61981) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.82588, -103.20741 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2020 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 365.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Western Area Power Administration (27000) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 105 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 103.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 38 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 38 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 291 |
Willow Creek Wind Power LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ben French | Rapid City, SD | 13.5 GWh | 51.1 mi |
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| Spearfish Hydro | Spearfish, SD | 19.9 GWh | 39.9 mi |
| Thunder Spirit Wind, LLC | Hettinger, ND | 522.6 GWh | 91.8 mi |
| Wild Springs | New Underwood, SD | 264.9 GWh | 55.3 mi |