Big Bend Dam

Chamberlain, South Dakota

Capacity: 538 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Hydroelectric
Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric
Operator: USACE-Omaha
City: Chamberlain
County: Buffalo County
State: South Dakota
Operational date: September 1964
Balancing authority: SWPP

Big Bend Dam is a 538 MW hydroelectric power plant in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Operated by USACE-Omaha, it has been operating since 1964. The facility is located in Buffalo County, within the SWPP balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)