Crystal Falls
600 Power Plant Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920Plant Summary Information
Crystal Falls is ranked #39 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crystal Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Crystal Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Crystal Falls - (MI) |
| Location | Iron County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1914 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,091 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,067 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #195 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crystal Falls
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Crystal Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crystal Falls (1821) |
| Plant Address | 600 Power Plant Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 |
| Utility | City of Crystal Falls - (MI) (4604) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.10628, -88.33453 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1914 |
| Annual Generation | 5.4 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 | Paint River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Crystal Falls (4604) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 2 Details Operating June 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1924 |
| 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 3 Details Operating June 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1954 |
| 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 |
Crystal Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 37.0 GWh | 20.5 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 6.0 GWh | 6 mi |