Where is Wessington Springs?

In Jerauld County, South Dakota (SD). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Wessington Springs?

51 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Wessington Springs?

EIA-860M names Wessington Wind as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Wessington Springs LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wessington Wind here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Wessington Springs LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Wessington Springs still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Wessington Springs

Wessington Springs is a 51 MW wind farm in Jerauld County, South Dakota, operated by Wessington Wind. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2009.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 51 MW; 51 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2009
EIA plant ID: 56650

Where it is

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County: Jerauld County, South Dakota
Coordinates: 44.0025, -98.5908
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Wessington Wind
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Wessington Wind reports to EIA →

Wessington Springs: FAQ

Where is Wessington Springs?: In Jerauld County, South Dakota (SD). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Wessington Springs?: 51 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wessington Springs?: EIA-860M names Wessington Wind as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Wessington Springs LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wessington Wind here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Wessington Springs LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wessington Springs still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.