KLAMATH FALLS
SubstationOregon · PACIFICORP
At a glance
KLAMATH FALLS is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on PACIFICORP's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #200228 | 230 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 17.5 mi |
| #200223 | 230 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 28.3 mi |
| #200222 | 230 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 34.5 mi |
| #200226 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | IN SERVICE | 4.1 mi |
| #200227 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
| #200685 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 18.4 mi |
| #200688 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 1.9 mi |
| #200224 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 1.2 mi |
| #200225 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KLAMATH FALLS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLAMATH CO-GEN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klamath County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.5 |
| CAPTAIN JACK | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klamath County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.3 |
| OZ Klamath | Greenfield | OR | Klamath | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 60.3 |
| KLAMATH FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klamath County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.2 |
| CHILOQUIN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klamath County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.1 |
| JC BOYLE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jackson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.8 |
| WEYERHAUSER | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klamath County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.8 |
| TAP203348 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klamath County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.8 |
How does KLAMATH FALLS 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 KLAMATH FALLS'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 KLAMATH FALLS?
The 9 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 107.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near KLAMATH FALLS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Klamath County, Klamath, Jackson County. 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 KLAMATH FALLS substation?
KLAMATH FALLS has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so KLAMATH FALLS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to KLAMATH FALLS substation?
9 transmission lines terminate at or pass through KLAMATH FALLS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 107.6 miles.
Who owns KLAMATH FALLS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at KLAMATH FALLS belong to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is KLAMATH FALLS substation located?
KLAMATH FALLS is in Oregon at 42.1986, -121.7839. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Klamath County, Klamath, Jackson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near KLAMATH FALLS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KLAMATH FALLS. The highest-scoring is KLAMATH CO-GEN at 65/100. 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, “KLAMATH FALLS substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/klamath-falls-cef8812c (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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