Michigamme Falls

Michigamme Falls is a 10 MW hydroelectric power plant in Iron County, Michigan, operated by Wisconsin Electric Power Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 1953.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
9.6 MW
9.6 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1953
EIA plant ID
1780

Where it is

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County
Iron County, Michigan
Coordinates
45.9553, -88.1958
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Wisconsin Electric Power Co
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

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Michigamme Falls: FAQ

Where is Michigamme Falls?
In Iron County, Michigan (MI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Michigamme Falls?
10 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Michigamme Falls?
EIA-860M names Wisconsin Electric Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Michigamme Falls LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wisconsin Electric Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Michigamme Falls LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Michigamme Falls still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.