DEADEND167218
SubstationMissouri · UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO)
At a glance
DEADEND167218 is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, on UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO)'s transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #138155 | 138 kV | UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO) | — | 74.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND167218, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Bottoms Solar Project | Brownfield | MO | St. Louis | 345 kV | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.4 |
| CAHOKIA | Substation-Adjacent | IL | St. Louis city | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 67.6 |
| MASON | Substation-Adjacent | MO | St. Louis County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| UNKNOWN117735 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | St. Louis city | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.0 |
| TAP139481 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | St. Louis city | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.6 |
| STALLINGS | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Madison County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.5 |
| UNKNOWN117706 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | St. Louis County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.2 |
| TYSON | Substation-Adjacent | MO | St. Louis County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at DEADEND167218?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO). Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 74.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEADEND167218 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in St. Louis, St. Louis city, St. Louis County, Madison County. The Missouri average across 3,413 scored sites is 55.7. 1,002 of those Missouri sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is DEADEND167218 substation?
DEADEND167218 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 DEADEND167218 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to DEADEND167218 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEADEND167218 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 74.6 miles.
Who owns DEADEND167218 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DEADEND167218 belong to UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DEADEND167218 substation located?
DEADEND167218 is in Missouri at 38.8643, -90.4403. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in St. Louis, St. Louis city, St. Louis County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEADEND167218 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND167218. The highest-scoring is American Bottoms Solar Project at 69/100. Across Missouri, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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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, “DEADEND167218 substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/deadend167218-658302f0 (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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