US WEST COMMUNICATIONS DICKINSON CO 51610 - Operations Center in Dickinson, North Dakota

US WEST COMMUNICATIONS DICKINSON CO 51610 is an operations center located at 225 1st Avenue West in Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota. As a facility within the utility operations sector, it plays a role in managing communications infrastructure for the region. The facility is operational and serves as a hub for coordinating utility services in the area. The facility operates under the NAICS code 221000, which encompasses electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. In the United States, such operations centers are subject to NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection, ensuring cybersecurity and reliability. The facility's scale is typical for a local operations center supporting a single-site or regional scope. Located in the Great Plains region, the facility supports utility operations in a rural and agricultural area. Its role in maintaining communications is vital for grid stability and emergency response. The facility contributes to the resilience of the local utility network, serving the community of Dickinson and surrounding areas.

The facility operates in a region with cold winters and hot summers, typical of the Northern Great Plains. Its environmental context includes supporting utility reliability in a rural area with dispersed population. The operations center's role in communications is critical for grid management and emergency response, especially during extreme weather events common to North Dakota.