Michigamme Falls
400 Lower Dam Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920Plant Summary Information
Michigamme Falls is ranked #20 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Michigamme Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Michigamme Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Iron County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 23.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 86.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,123 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #686 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #147 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Michigamme Falls
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Michigamme Falls
Michigamme Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Michigamme Falls (1780) |
| Plant Address | 400 Lower Dam Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.9553, -88.1958 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 23.0 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 | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 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 |
Michigamme Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Crystal Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 4.9 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Hemlock Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.8 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| High Falls (WI) | Town of Stephenson, WI | 16.4 GWh | 46.7 mi |
| Johnson Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 10.2 GWh | 46.2 mi |
| Kingsford | Kingsford, MI | 24.8 GWh | 10.7 mi |
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| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 30.7 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.2 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| White Rapids | Stephenson, MI | 29.8 GWh | 37.8 mi |