Power Plants Near 57541 — Ideal, SD
2 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 57541 (Ideal, South Dakota). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 43.5596, -99.9279 · County: Tripp
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.4 mi | Chamberlain Wind Project Chamberlain, SD | Wind | 3 MW | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| 40.9 mi | Big Bend Dam Chamberlain, SD | Hydroelectric | 538 MW | Usace-Omaha |
Power generation near this area
There are 2 power plants within 50 miles of Ideal, South Dakota (ZIP 57541), with a combined 541 MW of nameplate capacity. Wind is the most common fuel type in this area with 1 of the 2 nearby plants. The closest plant is Chamberlain Wind Project at 39.4 miles.
Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.
All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in South Dakota, visit the South Dakota state page.
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