Hemlock Falls
320 Stream Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920Plant Summary Information
Hemlock Falls is ranked #32 out of 51 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hemlock Falls is comprised of 1 generator and generated 832.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Hemlock Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Iron County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 9.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,076 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #969 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #165 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 51 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
Map of Hemlock Falls
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Hemlock Falls.
Monthly Net Generation for Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hemlock Falls (1777) |
| Plant Address | 320 Stream Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.1311, -88.225 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 9.8 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 | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 24.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1953 |
| 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 |
Hemlock Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #959 | Garland Canal Power Plant | Powell, WY | 10.0 GWh |
| #960 | Mio | Mio, MI | 10.0 GWh |
| #961 | Cedar Cliff | Tuckasegee, NC | 9.9 GWh |
| #962 | Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 | Pasco, WA | 9.9 GWh |
| #963 | Park Mill | Marinette, WI | 9.9 GWh |
| #964 | Rainbow Falls Auscble | Town of Auscble, NY | 9.8 GWh |
| #965 | Dwight | Chicopee, MA | 9.8 GWh |
| #966 | Union Falls | Au Sable Forks, NY | 9.8 GWh |
| #967 | Stevens Mills Dam | Franklin, NH | 9.8 GWh |
| #968 | Meyers Falls | Kettle Falls, WA | 9.8 GWh |
| #970 | Philadlephia | Village of Philadelph, NY | 9.7 GWh |
| #971 | Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 9.6 GWh |
| #972 | Scotland Dam | Windham, CT | 9.6 GWh |
| #973 | Rock Creek I | Twin Falls, ID | 9.6 GWh |
| #974 | Four Mile Hydropower Project | Alpena, MI | 9.6 GWh |
| #975 | Weber | South Weber, UT | 9.5 GWh |
| #976 | Carter Hydro | Berthoud, CO | 9.4 GWh |
| #977 | North Gorham | Gorham, ME | 9.4 GWh |
| #978 | Calligan Creek Hydroelectric Project | Snoqualmie, WA | 9.4 GWh |
| #979 | Derby Hydro | Shelton, CT | 9.3 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Hemlock Falls.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Quinnesec 61 | Iron Mountain, MI | 2.9 GWh | 25.3 mi |
| Big Quinnesec 92 | Iron Mountain, MI | 99.6 GWh | 25.3 mi |
| Billerud Quinnesec Mill | Norway, MI | 288.8 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Brule | Florence, WI | 16.0 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Cataract (MI) | Gwinn, MI | 5.5 GWh | 36.4 mi |
| Chalk Hill | Stephenson, MI | 30.2 GWh | 47.3 mi |
| Crystal Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.4 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| F.D. Kuester Generating Station | Negaunee, MI | 490.5 GWh | 43.1 mi |
| Hoist | Negaunee, MI | 16.3 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| John H Warden | L'Anse, MI | 125.5 GWh | 44.5 mi |
| Kingsford | Kingsford, MI | 25.2 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Little Quinnesec Falls Hydro Project | Niagara, WI | 58.9 GWh | 27.2 mi |
| McClure Dam | Marquette, MI | 42.2 GWh | 46.9 mi |
| Michigamme Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 32.7 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Norway (MI) | Norway, MI | 27.7 GWh | 32.1 mi |
| Peavy Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 51.4 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Pine | Florence, WI | 12.1 GWh | 21 mi |
| Prickett | Pelkie, MI | 7.7 GWh | 46.1 mi |
| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 37.8 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 6.0 GWh | 2 mi |