DEADEND172038
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
DEADEND172038 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163949 | — | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | — | 3.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172038, 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 |
| UNKNOWN125223 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Oldham County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.7 |
| 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 |
Who owns the transmission lines at DEADEND172038?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. Their combined recorded length is about 3.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEADEND172038 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, Oldham County. 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
How many transmission lines connect to DEADEND172038 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEADEND172038 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3.1 miles.
Who owns DEADEND172038 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DEADEND172038 belong to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DEADEND172038 substation located?
DEADEND172038 is in Indiana at 38.4152, -85.7443. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Floyd County, Jefferson County, Bullitt County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEADEND172038 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172038. 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, “DEADEND172038 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/deadend172038-857ca688 (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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