Superior Falls

E112 Lake Rd, Ironwood, MI 54559

Plant Summary Information

Superior Falls is ranked #34 out of 51 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Superior Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Superior Falls
Utility Name	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Location	Gogebic County, MI
Initial Operation Date	January 1917
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	9.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	34.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,246 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #984 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #168 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #34 out of 51 Michigan Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Superior Falls (1757)
Plant Address	E112 Lake Rd, Ironwood, MI 54559
Utility	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781)
Latitude, Longitude	46.5646, -90.41615
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	January 1917
Annual Generation	9.2 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	Montreal River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Northern States Power Co (13780) MI
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Superior Falls
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1917
Planned Retirement	December 2064
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Superior Falls
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1917
Planned Retirement	December 2064
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#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
#980	Hollidays Bridge Hydro	Honea Path, SC	9.3 GWh
#981	Upper Beaver Falls Project	Beaver Falls, NY	9.3 GWh
#982	Gouldtown	Lyonsdale, NY	9.3 GWh
#983	Drop 5	Calexico, CA	9.2 GWh
#985	Pleasant Valley Hydro	Bishop, CA	9.2 GWh
#986	Upper Sterling	Rock Falls, IL	9.2 GWh
#987	Knife Falls	Cloquet, MN	9.2 GWh
#988	Birch Creek Power	Terreton, ID	9.2 GWh
#989	Barber Dam	Boise, ID	9.2 GWh
#990	Winton	Winton, MN	9.1 GWh
#991	Ephratah	Saint Johnsville, NY	9.1 GWh
#992	Eel Weir	Oswegatchie, NY	9.1 GWh
#993	Marshfield 6	Marshfield, VT	9.1 GWh
#994	Gold Creek	Juneau, AK	9.1 GWh

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Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Arpin Dam	Radisson, WI	6.3 GWh	67.6 mi
Bay Front	Ashland, WI	154.9 GWh	23.1 mi
Big Falls	Glen Fora, WI	32.8 GWh	80.1 mi
Flambeau Crowley Rapids Project	Park Falls, WI	3.5 GWh	48.8 mi
Flambeau Hydroelectric Station	Ladysmith, WI	61.4 GWh	80.1 mi
Flambeau Lower Project	Park Falls, WI	2.8 GWh	45 mi
Flambeau Solar Partners	Phillips, WI	4.5 GWh	57.3 mi
Grand Marais	Grand Marais, MN	93.0 MWh	82 mi
Hat Rapids	Rhinelander, WI	5.9 GWh	82 mi
Hodag Solar	Rhinelander, WI	13.2 GWh	80.6 mi
Jean Duluth Solar	Duluth, MN	2.1 GWh	80.4 mi
LAC Courte Oreilles Hydroelect	Winter, WI	7.6 GWh	56.4 mi
Ladysmith Dam	Ladysmith, WI	10.3 GWh	82.5 mi
M L Hibbard	Duluth, MN	60.7 GWh	83.2 mi
Rhinelander Mill	Rhinelander, WI	5.0 GWh	79.8 mi
Saxon Falls	Saxon, WI	9.1 GWh	2.7 mi
Spooner Solar Array	Spooner, WI	3.5 GWh	82.3 mi
Trego	Hayward, WI	7.3 GWh	82.2 mi
Victoria Dam	Rockland, MI	52.7 GWh	58 mi
White River (WI)	Ashland, WI	5.0 GWh	23.6 mi