TAP160661
SubstationIndiana · INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO
At a glance
TAP160661 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on INDIANA MICHIGAN 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #164611 | 69 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.0 mi |
| #164612 | 69 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #164613 | 69 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160661, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORENSON | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Huntington County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.5 |
| ALLEN | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Allen County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.2 |
| ROBISON PARK (345 KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Allen County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.0 |
| ILLINOIS ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Whitley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.6 |
| E. WHITLEY | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Whitley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.5 |
| COLLINGWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | IN | DeKalb County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.2 |
| R.P.MONE | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Van Wert County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN122649 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Wells County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160661?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160661 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Huntington County, Allen County, Whitley County, DeKalb County. The Indiana average across 8,629 scored sites is 54. 1,024 of those Indiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP160661 substation?
TAP160661 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 TAP160661 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160661 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160661 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.1 miles.
Who owns TAP160661 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160661 belong to INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160661 substation located?
TAP160661 is in Indiana at 40.9754, -85.0563. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Huntington County, Allen County, Whitley County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160661 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160661. The highest-scoring is SORENSON at 69/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
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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, “TAP160661 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap160661-634aed34 (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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