WAGNER LAKE
SubstationWashington · AVISTA CORP
At a glance
WAGNER LAKE is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on AVISTA CORP's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201135 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 10.6 mi |
| #209096 | 46 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WAGNER LAKE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND COULEE 230KV | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.8 |
| GRAND COULEE 500KV | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Lincoln | Greenfield | WA | Lincoln | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.5 |
| TAP206284 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.2 |
| GRAND COULEE | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Douglas County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.2 |
| TAP206285 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 54.9 |
| CRESTON | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 54.8 |
| TAP206249 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 54.8 |
How does WAGNER LAKE 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. 515 named substations in the state are in WAGNER LAKE's 115–229 kV band (66% of named stations). 137 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 WAGNER LAKE?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION, AVISTA CORP. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near WAGNER LAKE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Douglas County, Lincoln, Lincoln 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 WAGNER LAKE substation?
WAGNER LAKE has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 46 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WAGNER LAKE is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WAGNER LAKE substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WAGNER LAKE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.7 miles.
Who owns WAGNER LAKE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WAGNER LAKE belong to AVISTA CORP, and others to BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WAGNER LAKE substation located?
WAGNER LAKE is in Washington at 47.6420, -118.7423. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Douglas County, Lincoln, Lincoln County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WAGNER LAKE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WAGNER LAKE. The highest-scoring is GRAND COULEE 230KV at 64/100. Across Washington, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
Other 115 kV substations in Washington
- LAKE TRADITION· 8 lines
- LAKESIDE· 8 lines
- BEVERLY PARK· 7 lines
- ALDERTON· 6 lines
- ANDERSON CANYON· 6 lines
- ANDREW YORK MONITOR & SWITCHYARD· 6 lines
- CHRISTOPHER· 6 lines
- HALLS LAKE· 6 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, “WAGNER LAKE substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/wagner-lake-c71cc9f8 (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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