Big Quinnesec 61
N2022 Hydraulic Falls Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801Plant Summary Information
Big Quinnesec 61 is ranked #48 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Quinnesec 61 is comprised of 2 generators and generated -12.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Quinnesec 61 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Dickinson County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1914 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,474 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,262 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #234 out of 272 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Quinnesec 61
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Big Quinnesec 61 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Quinnesec 61 (7821) |
| Plant Address | N2022 Hydraulic Falls Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.7883, -88.0415 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1914 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Menominee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1914 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating May 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1914 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Big Quinnesec 61 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Big Quinnesec 61.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Quinnesec 92 | Iron Mountain, MI | 100.0 GWh | 0 mi |
| Billerud Quinnesec Mill | Norway, MI | 318.3 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Brule | Florence, WI | 12.4 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Caldron Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 10.9 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Chalk Hill | Stephenson, MI | 34.0 GWh | 22.2 mi |
| Crystal Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.4 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Grand Rapids | Ingalls, MI | 35.1 GWh | 35.5 mi |
| Hemlock Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 9.4 GWh | 25.3 mi |
| High Falls (WI) | Town of Stephenson, WI | 15.6 GWh | 36 mi |
| Johnson Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 10.7 GWh | 35.1 mi |
| Kingsford | Kingsford, MI | 25.7 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Little Quinnesec Falls Hydro Project | Niagara, WI | 60.8 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Michigamme Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 29.4 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Norway (MI) | Norway, MI | 29.5 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| Peavy Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 48.4 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| Pine | Florence, WI | 11.1 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Sandstone Rapids | Town of Stephenson, WI | 9.7 GWh | 38.4 mi |
| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 37.0 GWh | 6 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 6.0 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| White Rapids | Stephenson, MI | 32.7 GWh | 24.1 mi |