CARNAL
SubstationArkansas
At a glance
CARNAL is an electric transmission substation in Arkansas. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #105159 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.5 mi |
| #131027 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CARNAL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT SMITH | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Sebastian County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| OZ Sebastian | Greenfield | AR | Sebastian | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| Alma Solar | Brownfield | AR | Crawford | 161 kV | 1 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Crawford | Greenfield | AR | Crawford | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| EC Coal Sebastian County | Greenfield | AR | Sebastian County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
| OZ Le Flore | Greenfield | OK | Le Flore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.4 |
| EC Coal Le Flore County | Greenfield | OK | Le Flore County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
| EC Coal Scott County | Greenfield | AR | Scott County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
How does CARNAL compare with other substations in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 1,025 substation records in HIFLD, of which 174 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 36 named substations in the state are in CARNAL's 69–114 kV band (21% of named stations). 126 sit in a higher band. 17 named substations in Arkansas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
How do candidate sites near CARNAL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sebastian County, Sebastian, Crawford, Le Flore. The Arkansas average across 1,651 scored sites is 53.6. 758 of those Arkansas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is CARNAL substation?
CARNAL 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 CARNAL is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CARNAL substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CARNAL in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.4 miles.
Where is CARNAL substation located?
CARNAL is in Arkansas at 35.3268, -94.3825. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sebastian County, Sebastian, Crawford.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CARNAL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CARNAL. The highest-scoring is FORT SMITH at 66/100. Across Arkansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.6.
Other 69 kV substations in Arkansas
- STATE LINE· 4 lines
- BLOOMBURG M.P.· 3 lines
- DIERKS· 3 lines
- F.M. COCHRAN· 3 lines
- GREENLAND· 3 lines
- SOUTH TEXA.· 3 lines
- WALDRON· 3 lines
- ARCH SMITH· 2 lines
- All named substations in Arkansas· 174 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Arkansas· 1,651 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Arkansas
- 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, “CARNAL substation, Arkansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arkansas/carnal-38e797a6 (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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