CHURCHS FERRY
SubstationNorth Dakota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
CHURCHS FERRY is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, on OTTER TAIL POWER CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #165620 | 69 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CHURCHS FERRY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Benson | Greenfield | ND | Benson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
| UNKNOWN134109 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Towner County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| UNKNOWN134286 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Benson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| UNKNOWN134304 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Benson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| UNKNOWN134306 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Benson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| Former Integra Castings Facility | Industrial | ND | Towner County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 51.7 |
| Greenfield (DEVILS LAKE - PENN) | Greenfield | ND | Ramsey County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 51.3 |
| Rolling Hills Burned Air Base home | Industrial | ND | Benson County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 51.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at CHURCHS FERRY?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near CHURCHS FERRY score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 51 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Benson, Towner County, Benson County, Ramsey County. The North Dakota average across 1,020 scored sites is 55.7. 453 of those North Dakota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to CHURCHS FERRY substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through CHURCHS FERRY in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.4 miles.
Who owns CHURCHS FERRY substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CHURCHS FERRY belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CHURCHS FERRY substation located?
CHURCHS FERRY is in North Dakota at 48.2761, -99.2877. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Benson, Towner County, Benson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CHURCHS FERRY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CHURCHS FERRY. The highest-scoring is OZ Benson at 60/100. Across North Dakota, 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, “CHURCHS FERRY substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/churchs-ferry-ee22db3e (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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