Summary of Electricity Activity in Buffalo County, SD
Summary of Buffalo County, SD Generation
Buffalo County, SD is ranked #769 out of 2,159 U.S. counties nationwide and #11 out of 30 South Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 813.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Power Plants | 1 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Buffalo County, SD
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
813.0 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#58 /547 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#3 /4 South Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo County, SD
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #11 / 30 | #769 / 2159 | 813.00 GWh | 2.90 M MMBtu |
| Water | #3 / 4 | #58 / 547 | 813.00 GWh | 2.90 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Buffalo County, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Dam | USACE-Omaha | 813.0 GWh | 2.9 M MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1565 | Aurora County | 67.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1466 | Beadle County | 104.1 GWh | 3 |
| #1550 | Brule County | 72.5 GWh | 2 |
| #574 | Charles Mix County | 1.6 TWh | 1 |
| #1782 | Davison County | 20.1 GWh | 1 |
| # | Faulk County | -122.0 MWh | 1 |
| #753 | Hand County | 852.1 GWh | 2 |
| #489 | Hughes County | 2.2 TWh | 2 |
| #524 | Hyde County | 1.9 TWh | 5 |
| #884 | Jerauld County | 611.2 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jun 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Buffalo County, SD
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
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* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 1969