Little Falls (MN)

Little Falls (MN) is a 5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Morrison County, Minnesota, operated by ALLETE, Inc.. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1906 and 1979.

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
4.6 MW
5.1 MW net summer
Generating units
6
In service
1906–1979
EIA plant ID
1896

Where it is

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County
Morrison County, Minnesota
Coordinates
45.975, -94.3691
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
ALLETE, Inc.
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant ALLETE, Inc. reports to EIA →

Little Falls (MN): FAQ

Where is Little Falls (MN)?
In Morrison County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Little Falls (MN)?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Little Falls (MN)?
EIA-860M names ALLETE, Inc. 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 Little Falls (MN) LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — ALLETE, Inc. 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 "Little Falls (MN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Little Falls (MN) still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.