Explore the largest hydro power plants in Michigan and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in Michigan on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in Michigan. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in Michigan.
As of May 2026, there are 53 utility-scale hydro power plants in Michigan, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 2,330 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
53
Total Capacity
2,330 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of hydro power plants in Michigan. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,979 MW
Year Operational: October 1973
Location: Mason, Michigan
42 MW
Year Operational: July 1963
Location: Chippewa, Michigan
32 MW
Year Operational: June 1931
Location: Newaygo, Michigan
24 MW
Year Operational: February 1954
Location: Chippewa, Michigan
20 MW
Year Operational: January 1918
Location: Manistee, Michigan
17 MW
Year Operational: August 1925
Location: Wexford, Michigan
16 MW
Year Operational: December 1949
Location: Dickinson, Michigan
12 MW
Year Operational: January 1931
Location: Ontonagon, Michigan
12 MW
Year Operational: February 1943
Location: Iron, Michigan
2 MW
Year Operational: October 2005
Location: Alpena, Michigan
7 MW
Year Operational: November 1996
Location: Berrien, Michigan
4 MW
Year Operational: September 1990
Location: Alpena, Michigan
1 MW
Year Operational: September 1990
Location: Alpena, Michigan
2 MW
Year Operational: December 1988
Location: Wayne, Michigan
6 MW
Year Operational: November 1988
Location: Dickinson, Michigan
8 MW
Year Operational: February 1988
Location: Marquette, Michigan
3 MW
Year Operational: February 1988
Location: Marquette, Michigan
2 MW
Year Operational: February 1988
Location: Marquette, Michigan
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