Query
Way Dam
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Way Dam
Generated
2026-10-19T16:49:52.065Z

Briefing on Way Dam

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 19, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
2 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1949
Operating since
1
Generators
33.2%
Capacity factor
5 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Way Dam is a 2 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in MISO (Midcontinent), currently Operating.

Way Dam is reported in Michigan since 1949 under WEC Energy Group. Available operating and financial measures include 33.2% capacity factor and 5 GWh annual generation; $3839/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Iron, Michigan
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
WEC Energy Group
Operator
Wisconsin Electric Power Co
Grid
MISO (Midcontinent)
Plant ID
1785

What stands out

1

Way Dam is a 2 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Michigan with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 33.2% capacity factor and 5 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $43.8/MWh OpEx, $3839/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

ISO / market
MISO (Midcontinent)
Balancing authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
NERC region
RFC
State rank
#39 of 51
National rank
#1240 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset in MISO (Midcontinent), operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.