EAST WATKINSVILLE
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
EAST WATKINSVILLE is an electric transmission substation in Georgia, on GEORGIA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #105788 | 230 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
| #120568 | 230 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 22.8 mi |
| #125527 | 230 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 17.1 mi |
| #129626 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.2 mi |
| #146253 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #131200 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EAST WATKINSVILLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN116153 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Walton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 66.1 |
| UNKNOWN116102 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Barrow County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN116109 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Barrow County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN133851 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Barrow County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN142331 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Walton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN111508 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Barrow County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN111499 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Jackson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.2 |
| EAST SOCIAL CIRCLE | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Walton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.1 |
How does EAST WATKINSVILLE compare with other substations in Georgia?
Georgia has 2,501 substation records in HIFLD, of which 100 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 42 named substations in the state are in EAST WATKINSVILLE's 230–344 kV band (42% of named stations). 19 sit in a higher band. 19 named substations in Georgia operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 230 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at EAST WATKINSVILLE?
The 6 connected lines listed above are owned by GEORGIA POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 50.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near EAST WATKINSVILLE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Walton County, Barrow County, Jackson County. The Georgia average across 2,478 scored sites is 57.1. 1,530 of those Georgia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is EAST WATKINSVILLE substation?
EAST WATKINSVILLE has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so EAST WATKINSVILLE is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to EAST WATKINSVILLE substation?
6 transmission lines terminate at or pass through EAST WATKINSVILLE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 50.4 miles.
Who owns EAST WATKINSVILLE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at EAST WATKINSVILLE belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is EAST WATKINSVILLE substation located?
EAST WATKINSVILLE is in Georgia at 33.8604, -83.3845. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Walton County, Barrow County, Jackson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near EAST WATKINSVILLE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EAST WATKINSVILLE. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN116153 at 66/100. Across Georgia, the average DC Readiness score is 57.1.
Other 230 kV substations in Georgia
- CENTER· 11 lines
- GOSHEN· 11 lines
- WINDER· 11 lines
- BOULEVARD· 10 lines
- EAST SOCIAL CIRCLE· 10 lines
- HAMMOND STATION· 10 lines
- LITTLE OGEECHEE· 10 lines
- MCINTOSH· 10 lines
- All named substations in Georgia· 100 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Georgia· 2,478 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Georgia
- 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, “EAST WATKINSVILLE substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/east-watkinsville-6142eb2f (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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