Peavy Falls
511 Upper Dam Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920Plant Summary Information
Peavy Falls is ranked #7 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Peavy Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Peavy Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Iron County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 48.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 176.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,323 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #484 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #110 out of 272 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Peavy Falls
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Peavy Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Peavy Falls (1781) |
| Plant Address | 511 Upper Dam Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.99078, -88.21051 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 48.4 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 | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1943 |
| 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 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1943 |
| 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 |
Peavy Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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