Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
Also known as: Northeastern Iowa Power Company
Red Cedar River, Mitchell, Iowa
Red Cedar River, Mitchell, Iowa
Map
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1978
- Reference number
- 78001246
- Area of significance
- Industry
- Level of significance
- Local
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event
- Property type
- Structure
- Historic functions
- Water works; Energy facility
- Current function
- Park
- Period of significance
- 1925-1949
- Significant year
- 1925
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 1
Contributing structures: 1
Update Log
- November 4, 2012: New photos from J.R. Manning
- July 21, 2012: New Street View added by Andrew Wood
Sources
- Andrew Wood
- J.R. Manning - thekitchenguy [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
- National Register database - Reference number 78001246
Comments
Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
The millstone and early date block are from an earlier grist mill that was located here.
The dam/powerhouse complex was built in 1925, and restored to power generation using Russian turbines/generating equipment in the 1980s or 1990s.
The boom is probably directing river debris away from the turbine inlets.
Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
This dam was restored to power generation in the 1980's after being left unused for 30 years.
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