BECKHAM
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY POWER CO
BECKHAM is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, operated by KENTUCKY POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34971 | 138 kV | KENTUCKY POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
| #42266 | 138 kV | KENTUCKY POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BECKHAM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED COAL | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Knott County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 70.5 |
| Greenfield (BAKER - BROADFORD (765 KV)) | Greenfield | KY | Pike County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN121741 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Letcher County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 66.3 |
| DORTON | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Letcher County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 66.3 |
| TOPMOST | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Knott County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN121742 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Letcher County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 65.7 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Pike County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 65.5 |
| YELLOW MOUNTAIN | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Knott County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 65.4 |
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.
Go deeper than the public screen
This page shows a public slice of the GridCensus dataset for BECKHAM substation, Kentucky. Pro and Enterprise plans unlock the full 164,098-site catalog, raw sub-scores, parcel ownership, interconnection-queue detail, saved searches, and programmatic API access.