Explore the largest hydro power plants in Minnesota and see all the utility-scale hydro projects in Minnesota on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of hydro power plants in Minnesota. Each month, we track hydro projects and update our list of the largest hydro power plants in Minnesota.
As of May 2026, there are 27 utility-scale hydro power plants in Minnesota, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 221 MW.
Total Hydro Power Plants
27
Total Capacity
221 MW
Built in 2025
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Map of hydro power plants in Minnesota. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
73 MW
Year Operational: January 1949
Location: Carlton, Minnesota
18 MW
Year Operational: August 1988
Location: Morrison, Minnesota
18 MW
Year Operational: October 1924
Location: Ramsey, Minnesota
14 MW
Year Operational: January 1946
Location: Koochiching, Minnesota
14 MW
Year Operational: November 1955
Location: Hennepin, Minnesota
12 MW
Year Operational: January 1924
Location: St Louis, Minnesota
10 MW
Year Operational: December 2011
Location: Hennepin, Minnesota
9 MW
Year Operational: March 1985
Location: Benton, Minnesota
9 MW
Year Operational: June 1988
Location: Stearns, Minnesota
1 MW
Year Operational: October 2013
Location: Redwood, Minnesota
10 MW
Year Operational: December 2011
Location: Hennepin, Minnesota
4 MW
Year Operational: January 1992
Location: Dakota, Minnesota
18 MW
Year Operational: August 1988
Location: Morrison, Minnesota
9 MW
Year Operational: June 1988
Location: Stearns, Minnesota
1 MW
Year Operational: June 1986
Location: Chippewa, Minnesota
9 MW
Year Operational: March 1985
Location: Benton, Minnesota
3 MW
Year Operational: November 1984
Location: Wabasha, Minnesota
7 MW
Year Operational: August 1984
Location: Blue Earth, Minnesota
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