Crystal Falls

Crystal Falls is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Iron County, Michigan, operated by City of Crystal Falls - (MI). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1914 and 1954.

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
1 MW
1 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
1914–1954
EIA plant ID
1821

Where it is

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County
Iron County, Michigan
Coordinates
46.1063, -88.3345
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Crystal Falls - (MI)
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant City of Crystal Falls - (MI) reports to EIA →

Crystal Falls: FAQ

Where is Crystal 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 Crystal Falls?
1 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Crystal Falls?
EIA-860M names City of Crystal Falls - (MI) 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 Crystal Falls LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Crystal Falls - (MI) 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 "Crystal Falls LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Crystal Falls still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.