DEER CREEK
SubstationUtah · PACIFICORP
At a glance
DEER CREEK is an electric transmission substation in Utah, on PACIFICORP's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 kv) and connects 2 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #206440 | 46 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.5 mi |
| #207140 | 44 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEER 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDVALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Salt Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| 90TH SOUTH | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Salt Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| LAKESIDE 2 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Utah County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.1 |
| Sharon Steel Corp. (Midvale Tailings) | Brownfield | UT | Salt Lake | 46 kV | 2 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.2 |
| EC Near Murray City | Greenfield | UT | Salt Lake | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 65.1 |
| Spanish Fork Landfill | Brownfield | UT | Utah | 115 kV | 5 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.7 |
| SPANISH FORK | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Utah County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN205955 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Wasatch County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.8 |
How does DEER CREEK compare with other substations in Utah?
Utah has 1,404 substation records in HIFLD, of which 243 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 31 named substations in the state are in DEER CREEK's below 69 kV band (13% of named stations). 197 sit in a higher band. 22 named substations in Utah operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at DEER CREEK?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP, WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. Line voltages range from 44 kV to 46 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEER CREEK score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Salt Lake County, Utah County, Salt Lake, Utah. The Utah average across 2,458 scored sites is 51.7. 739 of those Utah sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is DEER CREEK substation?
DEER CREEK has a maximum voltage of 46 kV and a minimum of 44 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so DEER CREEK is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to DEER CREEK substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through DEER CREEK in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 46 kV, 44 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.5 miles.
Who owns DEER CREEK substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DEER CREEK belong to PACIFICORP, and others to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DEER CREEK substation located?
DEER CREEK is in Utah at 40.4046, -111.5285. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Salt Lake County, Utah County, Salt Lake.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEER CREEK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEER CREEK. The highest-scoring is MIDVALLEY at 66/100. Across Utah, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
Other 46 kV substations in Utah
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, “DEER CREEK substation, Utah”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/utah/deer-creek-f37ff347 (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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