💧 Hydroelectric Power Plants in North Dakota
North Dakota operates 1 hydroelectric power plant totaling 583 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 2.1M MWh.
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.
Plants1operating
Capacity583 MWnameplate
Generation2.1M MWhannual
All North Dakota hydroelectric plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison | Riverside | Mercer County | 583 MW | Usace-Omaha |