DEAD HEAD
SubstationOregon · BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
DEAD HEAD is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #200296 | 230 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 37.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEAD HEAD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPA TROUTDALE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.7 |
| OSTRANDER | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.7 |
| CARVER | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| BLUE LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.2 |
| GRESHAM | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.1 |
| MCLOUGHLIN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| TAP203170 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| OZ Multnomah | Greenfield | OR | Multnomah | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.4 |
How does DEAD HEAD compare with other substations in Oregon?
Oregon has 1,414 substation records in HIFLD, of which 554 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 76 named substations in the state are in DEAD HEAD's 230–344 kV band (14% of named stations). 34 sit in a higher band. 34 named substations in Oregon operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 1,000 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at DEAD HEAD?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 37.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEAD HEAD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Multnomah County, Multnomah. The Oregon average across 2,430 scored sites is 53.1. 844 of those Oregon sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is DEAD HEAD substation?
DEAD HEAD has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so DEAD HEAD is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to DEAD HEAD substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEAD HEAD in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 37.6 miles.
Who owns DEAD HEAD substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DEAD HEAD belong to BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DEAD HEAD substation located?
DEAD HEAD is in Oregon at 45.3875, -122.2059. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Multnomah County, Multnomah.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEAD HEAD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEAD HEAD. The highest-scoring is BPA TROUTDALE at 70/100. Across Oregon, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
Other 230 kV substations in Oregon
- MCLOUGHLIN· 14 lines
- SHERWOOD· 12 lines
- PAC TROUTDALE· 11 lines
- CHEMAWA· 10 lines
- KLONDIKE SCHOOLHOUSE· 10 lines
- REDMOND· 10 lines
- SAINT MARYS· 10 lines
- BETHEL· 9 lines
- All named substations in Oregon· 554 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Oregon· 2,430 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Oregon
- Substations by state
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, “DEAD HEAD substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/dead-head-ff30181c (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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