TAP161372
SubstationArkansas · ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC
At a glance
TAP161372 is an electric transmission substation in Arkansas, on ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #159546 | 115 kV | ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #159547 | 115 kV | ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #166033 | 115 kV | ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC | IN SERVICE | 1.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161372, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE BLUFF | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Jefferson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| WOODWARD SUBSTATION | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Jefferson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.3 |
| UNKNOWN108078 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| OZ Jefferson | Greenfield | AR | Jefferson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.2 |
| UNKNOWN121352 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.3 |
| UNKNOWN121335 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.2 |
| UNKNOWN157008 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.1 |
| EC FFE Cleveland County | Greenfield | AR | Cleveland County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161372?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 5.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161372 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jefferson County, Grant County, Jefferson, Cleveland 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 TAP161372 substation?
TAP161372 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 TAP161372 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161372 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161372 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.2 miles.
Who owns TAP161372 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161372 belong to ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161372 substation located?
TAP161372 is in Arkansas at 34.1752, -91.9940. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jefferson County, Grant County, Jefferson.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161372 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161372. The highest-scoring is WHITE BLUFF at 65/100. Across Arkansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.6.
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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, “TAP161372 substation, Arkansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arkansas/tap161372-7f620e7c (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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