Hemlock Falls
320 Stream Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920Plant Summary Information
Hemlock Falls is ranked #32 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hemlock Falls is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Hemlock Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Iron County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 31.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,405 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #920 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #182 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hemlock Falls
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hemlock Falls (1777) |
| Plant Address | 320 Stream Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.1311, -88.225 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 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 | Michigamme River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 24.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1953 |
| 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 |
Hemlock Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Quinnesec 61 | Iron Mountain, MI | 1.7 GWh | 25.3 mi |
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| Billerud Quinnesec Mill | Norway, MI | 318.3 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Brule | Florence, WI | 12.4 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Cataract (MI) | Gwinn, MI | 4.9 GWh | 36.4 mi |
| Chalk Hill | Stephenson, MI | 34.0 GWh | 47.3 mi |
| Crystal Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.4 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| F.D. Kuester Generating Station | Negaunee, MI | 368.2 GWh | 43.1 mi |
| Hoist | Negaunee, MI | 13.7 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| John H Warden | L'Anse, MI | 110.6 GWh | 44.5 mi |
| Kingsford | Kingsford, MI | 25.7 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Little Quinnesec Falls Hydro Project | Niagara, WI | 60.8 GWh | 27.2 mi |
| McClure Dam | Marquette, MI | 26.5 GWh | 46.9 mi |
| Michigamme Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 29.4 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Norway (MI) | Norway, MI | 29.5 GWh | 32.1 mi |
| Peavy Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 48.4 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Pine | Florence, WI | 11.1 GWh | 21 mi |
| Prickett | Pelkie, MI | 5.9 GWh | 46.1 mi |
| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 37.0 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 6.0 GWh | 2 mi |