FORT DODGE
SubstationIowa · MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
FORT DODGE is an electric transmission substation in Iowa, operated by MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 transmission lines. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12258 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 9.2 mi |
| #32340 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 35.9 mi |
| #42469 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 14.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORT DODGE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEHIGH | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Webster County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.0 |
| WEBSTER | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Humboldt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.0 |
| KOSSUTH | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Humboldt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.8 |
| UNKNOWN130436 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Webster County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.4 |
| FORT DODGE | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Webster County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.9 |
| Greenfield (LEHIGH - WEBSTER) | Greenfield | IA | Webster County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.6 |
| Greenfield (LEHIGH - UNKNOWN173441) | Greenfield | IA | Boone County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN159151 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Webster County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.5 |
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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