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Conventional Hydroelectric Power Plants in South Dakota
U.S. Energy Information Administration (Forms EIA-860/860M).
Power plants
4
Total nameplate capacity
1,608.4 MW
Generating units
24
National rank (conventional hydroelectric capacity)
#12
Every conventional hydroelectric plant in South Dakota
| Plant | Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oahe | USACE-Omaha | 7 | 786.1 MW |
| Big Bend Dam | USACE-Omaha | 8 | 538.3 MW |
| Fort Randall | USACE-Omaha | 7 | 280 MW |
| Spearfish Hydro | City of Spearfish | 2 | 4 MW |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Forms EIA-860 and EIA-860M. Nameplate capacity is the maximum rated output of the plant's generators.