KELLY CREEK
SubstationWest Virginia · APPALACHIAN POWER CO
At a glance
KELLY CREEK is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, on APPALACHIAN POWER CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #175062 | 69 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KELLY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANAWHA RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.3 |
| OZ Kanawha | Greenfield | WV | Kanawha | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 65.2 |
| OZ Kanawha | Greenfield | WV | Kanawha | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.9 |
| UNKNOWN162246 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.0 |
| WARDS HOLLOW | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 61.9 |
| CAPITOL HILL | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 61.9 |
| CHEMICAL | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN154002 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 61.8 |
How does KELLY CREEK compare with other substations in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 744 substation records in HIFLD, of which 165 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 17 named substations in the state are in KELLY CREEK's 69–114 kV band (10% of named stations). 104 sit in a higher band. 19 named substations in West Virginia operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at KELLY CREEK?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by APPALACHIAN POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near KELLY CREEK score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Kanawha County, Kanawha. The West Virginia average across 3,734 scored sites is 52. 378 of those West Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is KELLY CREEK substation?
KELLY CREEK 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 KELLY CREEK is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to KELLY CREEK substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through KELLY CREEK in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.1 miles.
Who owns KELLY CREEK substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at KELLY CREEK belong to APPALACHIAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is KELLY CREEK substation located?
KELLY CREEK is in West Virginia at 38.2666, -81.3722. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Kanawha County, Kanawha.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near KELLY CREEK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KELLY CREEK. The highest-scoring is KANAWHA RIVER at 68/100. Across West Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.
Other 69 kV substations in West Virginia
- BROWNS RUN· 6 lines
- MOUNDSVILLE· 5 lines
- CLENDENIN· 3 lines
- LAYLAND· 3 lines
- MILTON· 3 lines
- BENWOOD· 2 lines
- COTTAGEVILLE· 2 lines
- GAULEY MOUNTAIN· 2 lines
- All named substations in West Virginia· 165 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in West Virginia· 3,734 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in West Virginia
- 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, “KELLY CREEK substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/kelly-creek-412d1adb (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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