DEADEND172586
SubstationIowa
At a glance
DEADEND172586 is an electric transmission substation in Iowa. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #169703 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 10.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172586, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.9 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| TAP170806 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Fillmore County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.9 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.6 |
| UNKNOWN129286 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Fillmore County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.2 |
| TAP161616 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Fillmore County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.2 |
How do candidate sites near DEADEND172586 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Fillmore, Fillmore County. The Iowa average across 2,572 scored sites is 56.4. 761 of those Iowa sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to DEADEND172586 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEADEND172586 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 10.4 miles.
Where is DEADEND172586 substation located?
DEADEND172586 is in Iowa at 43.3670, -91.9216. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Fillmore, Fillmore County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEADEND172586 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172586. The highest-scoring is EC Near Lanesboro at 58/100. Across Iowa, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
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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, “DEADEND172586 substation, Iowa”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/iowa/deadend172586-cd2a4dfc (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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