Fort Randall
399 Powerhouse Road, Pickstown, SD 57367Plant Summary Information
Fort Randall is ranked #27 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fort Randall is comprised of 8 generators and generated 391.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Fort Randall |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE-Omaha |
| Location | Charles Mix County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #601 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 4 South Dakota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
USCE-Missouri River District (2013 to 2018) USACE-Omaha (2019 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fort Randall
Fort Randall Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fort Randall (3373) |
| Plant Address | 399 Powerhouse Road, Pickstown, SD 57367 |
| Utility | USACE-Omaha (19635) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.0653, -98.5539 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 TWh |
| 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Missouri River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1954 |
|---|---|
| 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 4 Details Operating October 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1954 |
|---|---|
| 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 1 Details Operating March 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1954 |
|---|---|
| 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 2 Details Operating May 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1954 |
|---|---|
| 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 7 Details Operating October 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 5 Details Operating February 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 6 Details Operating June 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 8 Details Operating January 1956
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1956 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Fort Randall Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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