
Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
Also known as Northeastern Iowa Power Company
About Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam, at Red Cedar River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 8, 1978. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level.
What it isEmbankment dam in Iowa, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗Finding Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
Red Cedar River, Mitchell















No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam
Is Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 8, 1978 (Register number 78001246).
Is Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Mitchell Powerhouse and Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75339601 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.