PRAIRE CREEK
SubstationIowa · MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
PRAIRE CREEK is an electric transmission substation in Iowa, operated by MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12170 | 115 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 13.8 mi |
| #17291 | 115 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 10.3 mi |
| #32536 | 115 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 5.3 mi |
| #33115 | 115 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 21.7 mi |
| #43122 | 115 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | — | 0.1 mi |
| #43641 | 115 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PRAIRE CREEK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFIN | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 78.6 |
| HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.6 |
| ARNOLD | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Linn County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.8 |
| UNKNOWN159106 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.4 |
| UNKNOWN132168 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.8 |
| UNKNOWN137713 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.8 |
| UNKNOWN137652 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.6 |
| RISER137656 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.6 |
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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