TAP173542
SubstationArkansas · SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO
At a glance
TAP173542 is an electric transmission substation in Arkansas, on SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167816 | 69 kV | SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 18.0 mi |
| #175242 | 69 kV | SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #175243 | 69 kV | SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173542, 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 |
| 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 Scott County | Greenfield | AR | Scott County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| OZ Logan | Greenfield | AR | Logan | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| UNKNOWN117276 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Sebastian County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP173542?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 21.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP173542 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 TAP173542 substation?
TAP173542 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 TAP173542 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP173542 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP173542 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 21.9 miles.
Who owns TAP173542 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP173542 belong to SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP173542 substation located?
TAP173542 is in Arkansas at 35.0895, -94.2180. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sebastian County, Sebastian, Crawford.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP173542 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173542. The highest-scoring is FORT SMITH at 66/100. 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, “TAP173542 substation, Arkansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arkansas/tap173542-ec9e5c3e (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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