Oahe
28563 Powerhouse Rd, Pierre, SD 57501Plant Summary Information
Oahe is ranked #20 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oahe is comprised of 7 generators and generated 474.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Oahe |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE-Omaha |
| Location | Hughes County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #511 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 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 Oahe
Oahe Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oahe (3356) |
| Plant Address | 28563 Powerhouse Rd, Pierre, SD 57501 |
| Utility | USACE-Omaha (19635) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.4504, -100.3866 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 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 4 Details Operating October 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 102 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1962 |
|---|---|
| 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 December 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 102 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1962 |
|---|---|
| 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 April 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 102 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1962 |
|---|---|
| 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 3 Details Operating July 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 102 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1962 |
|---|---|
| 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 March 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 102 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1963 |
|---|---|
| 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 May 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 102 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1963 |
|---|---|
| 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 June 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 102 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1963 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Oahe Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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