DEAD HEAD
SubstationWashington · PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC
At a glance
DEAD HEAD is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #207598 | 69 kV | PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC | — | 5.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNO-KING | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kitsap County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.2 |
| TAP200917 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Snohomish County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.1 |
| MONROE | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Snohomish County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.8 |
| SNOHOMISH | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Snohomish County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.5 |
| BOTHELL | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Snohomish County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.8 |
| TAP206030 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Snohomish County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.5 |
| HORSE RANCH | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Snohomish County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.4 |
| SAMMAMISH | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.2 |
How does DEAD HEAD compare with other substations in Washington?
Washington has 2,106 substation records in HIFLD, of which 785 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 71 named substations in the state are in DEAD HEAD's 69–114 kV band (9% of named stations). 652 sit in a higher band. 34 named substations in Washington operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 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 PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 5.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEAD HEAD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Kitsap County, Snohomish County, King County. The Washington average across 6,019 scored sites is 51.7. 1,343 of those Washington 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 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so DEAD HEAD is below 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 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.5 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 PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC. 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 Washington at 47.9715, -122.1245. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Kitsap County, Snohomish County, King County.
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 SNO-KING at 68/100. Across Washington, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
Other 69 kV substations in Washington
- OLYMPIA· 9 lines
- BLAKESLEE JUNCTION· 4 lines
- PORT MADISON· 4 lines
- BREMERTON· 3 lines
- CENTRALIA· 3 lines
- GRAVEL PIT SUBSTATION· 3 lines
- LOPEZ ISLAND· 3 lines
- NORTH STANWOOD· 3 lines
- All named substations in Washington· 785 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Washington· 6,019 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Washington
- 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, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/dead-head-1f4da48e (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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