YACHT CLUB D.S.
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
YACHT CLUB D.S. is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on ALABAMA POWER CO'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101456 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
| #144226 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of YACHT CLUB D.S., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109246 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Walker County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.0 |
| HOLT T.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.0 |
| TUSCALOOSA T.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| SOUTH TUSCALOOSA T.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| BRADLEY ROAD D.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| DUNCANVILLE S.S. | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Tuscaloosa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Coal Tuscaloosa County | Greenfield | AL | Tuscaloosa County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.2 |
| OZ Tuscaloosa | Greenfield | AL | Tuscaloosa | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.7 |
How does YACHT CLUB D.S. compare with other substations in Alabama?
Alabama has 2,790 substation records in HIFLD, of which 158 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 98 named substations in the state are in YACHT CLUB D.S.'s 115–229 kV band (62% of named stations). 48 sit in a higher band. 15 named substations in Alabama operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at YACHT CLUB D.S.?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by ALABAMA POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near YACHT CLUB D.S. score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Walker County, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa. The Alabama average across 3,107 scored sites is 55. 1,164 of those Alabama sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is YACHT CLUB D.S. substation?
YACHT CLUB D.S. has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so YACHT CLUB D.S. is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to YACHT CLUB D.S. substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through YACHT CLUB D.S. in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.3 miles.
Who owns YACHT CLUB D.S. substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at YACHT CLUB D.S. belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is YACHT CLUB D.S. substation located?
YACHT CLUB D.S. is in Alabama at 33.3143, -87.5006. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Walker County, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near YACHT CLUB D.S. substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of YACHT CLUB D.S. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN109246 at 65/100. Across Alabama, the average DC Readiness score is 55.
Other 115 kV substations in Alabama
- JORDAN DAM· 7 lines
- BLOUNTSVILLE· 5 lines
- MITCHELL DAM· 5 lines
- ALABASTER SWITCHING STATION· 4 lines
- FORT RUCKER· 4 lines
- OXANNA· 4 lines
- SOUTH JEFFERSON· 4 lines
- CALERA T.S.· 3 lines
- All named substations in Alabama· 158 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Alabama· 3,107 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Alabama
- 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, “YACHT CLUB D.S. substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/yacht-club-d-s-23d153e1 (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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