159th largest plant in Michigan · 5951st nationally
Michigamme Falls is a hydroelectric power plant in Michigan with a nameplate capacity of 9.6 MW. It generates roughly 32.7k MWh per year — enough to power about 3,118 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 39% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Michigamme Falls |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| City | Crystal Falls |
| County | Iron County |
| State | Michigan |
| ZIP | 49920 |
| Coordinates | 45.95530, -88.19580 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 4.8 MW | Operating | 1953 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 4.8 MW | Operating | 1953 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.