DEADEND167173
SubstationIndiana
At a glance
DEADEND167173 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #126553 | 138 kV | — | — | 0.5 mi |
| #131642 | 138 kV | — | — | 0.5 mi |
| #133321 | 138 kV | — | — | 0.5 mi |
| #144711 | 138 kV | — | — | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND167173, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANE RUN | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Floyd County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 72.2 |
| MIDDLETOWN 345 KV | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Jefferson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 70.0 |
| MILL CREEK STATION | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Bullitt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN124909 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Floyd County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.5 |
| CANE RUN SWITCHING | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Floyd County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.9 |
| EC Near Zorn | Greenfield | KY | Jefferson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.6 |
| OZ Jefferson | Greenfield | KY | Jefferson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.2 |
| PADDYS WEST | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Floyd County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.0 |
How do candidate sites near DEADEND167173 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Floyd County, Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Jefferson. The Indiana average across 8,629 scored sites is 54. 1,024 of those Indiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is DEADEND167173 substation?
DEADEND167173 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so DEADEND167173 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to DEADEND167173 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEADEND167173 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.1 miles.
Where is DEADEND167173 substation located?
DEADEND167173 is in Indiana at 38.2237, -85.8528. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Floyd County, Jefferson County, Bullitt County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEADEND167173 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND167173. The highest-scoring is CANE RUN at 72/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “DEADEND167173 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/deadend167173-0641ff86 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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