Data centers in South Dakota
South Dakota has 3 data center facilities on our map, across 2 cities including Clear Lake, Sioux Falls. Major operators include Applied Digital, SDN Communications, TierPoint. Click any facility to open it on the live interactive map with its estimated daily energy use, cost, and carbon footprint.
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| Facility | Operator | City | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Digital Deuel County Campus | Applied Digital | Clear Lake | Hyperscale | Baxtel - South Dakota ↗ |
| SDN Communications Data Center | SDN Communications | Sioux Falls | Colocation | SDN Communications ↗ |
| TierPoint Sioux Falls-East | TierPoint | Sioux Falls | Colocation | TierPoint ↗ |
South Dakota's estimated environmental footprint
Summed across South Dakota's 3 mapped facilities (~50 MW of representative IT draw), these are order-of-magnitude estimates — modelled from each facility's type and US grid/water averages, not metered readings.
Carbon assumes the US grid average of 384 gCO₂/kWh; water uses a 1.8 L/kWh on-site (and 9.4 L/kWh all-in) water-usage-effectiveness reference. Hyperscale campuses on cleaner or dirtier regional grids will vary widely. Method & references: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab / US DOE — 2024 US Data Center Energy Usage Report ↗ · US Energy Information Administration — electricity carbon intensity ↗ · IEA — Energy & AI (2025) ↗.
Sources for South Dakota data centers
Each facility above is documented in a public source. Full list (3):
Data centers in South Dakota: frequently asked questions
How many data centers are in South Dakota?
South Dakota has 3 mapped data center facilities, across 2 cities including Clear Lake, Sioux Falls. Each is plotted on the interactive map with an estimated daily energy use, electricity cost, and carbon footprint.
Which companies operate data centers in South Dakota?
Operators on the map include Applied Digital, SDN Communications, TierPoint.
Where are most data centers located in South Dakota?
South Dakota's mapped data centers are concentrated around Clear Lake, Sioux Falls. Open any facility on the map to see its exact location, operator, and estimated footprint.
Are these South Dakota energy and carbon figures measured?
No — energy, cost, and carbon are order-of-magnitude estimates derived from each facility's type and the regional electricity grid, not metered readings. They are for awareness and comparison, with data sources cited on the map.
What is the environmental impact of data centers in South Dakota?
Combined, South Dakota's 3 mapped facilities draw an estimated 0.3 TWh of electricity a year — roughly the yearly power of 32,066 homes — emitting about 132,872 metric tons of CO₂ and using on the order of 165 million gallons of cooling water (≈859 million gallons including upstream power generation). These are order-of-magnitude estimates from facility type and US grid/water averages, not metered readings.