TAP159175
SubstationIowa · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
TAP159175 is an electric transmission substation in Iowa, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #159575 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #159576 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #159604 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159175, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'BRIEN | Substation-Adjacent | IA | O'Brien County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| WISDOM | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| EC Near Lake Park | Greenfield | IA | Dickinson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN130596 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN138117 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP138118 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Near Estherville | Greenfield | IA | Emmet | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.1 |
| EC Near Estherville | Greenfield | IA | Emmet | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159175?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159175 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in O'Brien County, Clay County, Dickinson, Emmet. The Iowa average across 2,572 scored sites is 56.4. 761 of those Iowa sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP159175 substation?
TAP159175 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 TAP159175 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159175 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159175 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.4 miles.
Who owns TAP159175 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159175 belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159175 substation located?
TAP159175 is in Iowa at 43.1487, -95.1980. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in O'Brien County, Clay County, Dickinson.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159175 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159175. The highest-scoring is O'BRIEN at 66/100. Across Iowa, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
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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, “TAP159175 substation, Iowa”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/iowa/tap159175-3834aa49 (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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