Buffalo Rapids
Federal ExcessDawson County, Montana · MISO
Buffalo Rapids is a federal excess datacenter candidate site in Dawson County, Montana, interconnecting through MISO. It screens at 48.7/100 DC Readiness and a 2.8 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
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Location context
Incentive detail: New/expanding industry tax abatement available for DC construction.
Site location
Full DC Readiness breakdown
All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.
Nearby comparable sites
Other scored datacenter candidate sites in Dawson County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWSON COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| UNKNOWN201332 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.3 yrs | 53.9 |
| UNKNOWN204137 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.3 yrs | 53.9 |
| Eastern Plains Event Center | Industrial | — | — | 3.3 yrs | 52.7 |
| Community Gate | Industrial | — | — | 3.3 yrs | 52.7 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.3 yrs | 52.6 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.3 yrs | 52.6 |
| LINDSAY | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.3 yrs | 51.9 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Figures are screening estimates derived from public infrastructure data. Catalogued capacity reflects theoretical candidate capacity, not deliverable or committed interconnection. Confirm all values with the utility, ISO, and on-the-ground due diligence.
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