Cascade Dam
3033 Thorncrest, Grand Rapids, MI 49506Plant Summary Information
Cascade Dam is ranked #46 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cascade Dam is comprised of 1 generator and generated 680.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Cascade Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Kent County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,317 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,226 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #207 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
STS HydroPower Ltd-Cascade Dam (2013 to 2017) STS Hydropower, LLC (2018 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cascade Dam
Cascade Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cascade Dam (50436) |
| Plant Address | 3033 Thorncrest, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.90941, -85.49888 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Thornapple River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 8.30 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CAS1 Details Operating December 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Cascade Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | 100.00% |
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