LITTLE SPADRA CREEK
SubstationArkansas · OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
LITTLE SPADRA CREEK is an electric transmission substation in Arkansas, on OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #118647 | 161 kV | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 6.0 mi |
| #121858 | 161 kV | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 7.0 mi |
| #159730 | 69 kV | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 13.3 mi |
| #159731 | 69 kV | OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LITTLE SPADRA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Pope County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| EC FFE Franklin County | Greenfield | AR | Franklin County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| EC Coal Johnson County | Greenfield | AR | Johnson County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Johnson County | Greenfield | AR | Johnson County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| EC Coal Franklin County | Greenfield | AR | Franklin County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| TAP154812 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Franklin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| TAP154813 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Franklin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| OZARK | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Franklin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
How does LITTLE SPADRA CREEK 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. 104 named substations in the state are in LITTLE SPADRA CREEK's 115–229 kV band (60% of named stations). 22 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.
Who owns the transmission lines at LITTLE SPADRA CREEK?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 28.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near LITTLE SPADRA CREEK score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pope County, Franklin County, Johnson County. 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 LITTLE SPADRA CREEK substation?
LITTLE SPADRA CREEK has a maximum voltage of 161 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so LITTLE SPADRA CREEK is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to LITTLE SPADRA CREEK substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LITTLE SPADRA CREEK in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 28.9 miles.
Who owns LITTLE SPADRA CREEK substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at LITTLE SPADRA CREEK belong to OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is LITTLE SPADRA CREEK substation located?
LITTLE SPADRA CREEK is in Arkansas at 35.4776, -93.5109. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pope County, Franklin County, Johnson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LITTLE SPADRA CREEK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LITTLE SPADRA CREEK. The highest-scoring is ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE at 64/100. Across Arkansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.6.
Other 161 kV substations in Arkansas
- VBI· 9 lines
- BULL SHOALS· 8 lines
- JONESBORO SPA· 8 lines
- NEWPORT SUBSTATION· 7 lines
- NORFORK· 7 lines
- EAST FAYETTEVILLE· 6 lines
- JONESBORO· 6 lines
- MASSARD· 6 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, “LITTLE SPADRA CREEK substation, Arkansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arkansas/little-spadra-creek-61947d3c (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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