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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSSanford Dam
Sanford Dam is a 3.6 MW retired hydroelectric plant in Midland County, Michigan, operated by Midland and Gladwin Counties.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1923 (completed)
- ClosedMay 2020 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.2 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.2 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.2 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Midland and Gladwin Counties
- Location
- Midland County, Michigan
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 3.6 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1923
- EIA plant ID
- 50157
Location
43.6773, -84.3802
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem