Power Plants Near 57559 — Murdo, SD
3 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 57559 (Murdo, South Dakota). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 43.8961, -100.7121 · County: Jones
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.5 mi | Ft. Pierre Fort Pierre, SD | Oil | 6 MW | City Of Fort Pierre - (Sd) |
| 39.5 mi | Pierre Solar Pierre, SD | Solar | 1 MW | Pierre Solar |
| 41.6 mi | Oahe Pierre, SD | Hydroelectric | 786 MW | Usace-Omaha |
Power generation near this area
There are 3 power plants within 50 miles of Murdo, South Dakota (ZIP 57559), with a combined 793 MW of nameplate capacity. Oil is the most common fuel type in this area with 1 of the 3 nearby plants. The closest plant is Ft. Pierre at 36.5 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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