McClure Dam
800 Forestville Rd, Marquette, MI 49855Plant Summary Information
McClure Dam is ranked #9 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McClure Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | McClure Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Upper Peninsula Power Company |
| Location | Marquette County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 32.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 120.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,572 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #593 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #119 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Upper Peninsula Power Co (2013 to 2014) Upper Peninsula Power Company (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for McClure Dam
McClure Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McClure Dam (7116) |
| Plant Address | 800 Forestville Rd, Marquette, MI 49855 |
| Utility | Upper Peninsula Power Company (19578) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.5717, -87.4764 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 32.4 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 | Dead River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Upper Peninsula Power Co (19578) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 33.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UPPC.INTEGRATD |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UPPC.INTEGRATD |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1988 |
| 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 February 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UPPC.INTEGRATD |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UPPC.INTEGRATD |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1988 |
| 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 |
McClure Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Mihm Generating Station | Pelkie, MI | 170.3 GWh | 56 mi |
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| Brule | Florence, WI | 15.9 GWh | 55.9 mi |
| Cataract (MI) | Gwinn, MI | 4.9 GWh | 17.8 mi |
| Crystal Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 4.9 GWh | 52.1 mi |
| Escanaba Mill | Escanaba, MI | 464.4 GWh | 56.2 mi |
| F.D. Kuester Generating Station | Negaunee, MI | 374.8 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| Hemlock Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.8 GWh | 46.9 mi |
| Hoist | Negaunee, MI | 13.2 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| James R Smith | Marquette, MI | 13.4 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| John H Warden | L'Anse, MI | 110.6 GWh | 48.1 mi |
| Little Quinnesec Falls Hydro Project | Niagara, WI | 56.6 GWh | 60.4 mi |
| Marquette Energy Center | Marquette, MI | 162.2 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| Michigamme Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 23.0 GWh | 54.7 mi |
| Norway (MI) | Norway, MI | 27.3 GWh | 60.3 mi |
| Peavy Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 36.9 GWh | 53.3 mi |
| Plant Four | Marquette, MI | 2.0 MWh | 3.5 mi |
| Prickett | Pelkie, MI | 6.6 GWh | 57.3 mi |
| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 30.7 GWh | 56 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.2 GWh | 46.1 mi |