WOOTON
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY POWER CO
At a glance
WOOTON is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on KENTUCKY POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #113407 | 161 kV | KENTUCKY POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #129211 | 161 kV | KENTUCKY POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 6.5 mi |
| #133481 | 161 kV | KENTUCKY POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WOOTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POCKET NORTH | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lee County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.1 |
| EC Coal Lee County | Greenfield | VA | Lee County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.8 |
| EC Coal Harlan County | Greenfield | KY | Harlan County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Coal Harlan County | Greenfield | KY | Harlan County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.8 |
| EC Coal Harlan County | Greenfield | KY | Harlan County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.6 |
| HARLAN Y | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Harlan County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.6 |
| CONSOLIDATED COAL | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Knott County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 60.4 |
| TAP152108 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Knott County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 60.2 |
How does WOOTON compare with other substations in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 2,070 substation records in HIFLD, of which 190 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 102 named substations in the state are in WOOTON's 115–229 kV band (54% of named stations). 19 sit in a higher band. 19 named substations in Kentucky operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at WOOTON?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by KENTUCKY POWER CO. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near WOOTON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lee County, Harlan County, Knott County. The Kentucky average across 7,741 scored sites is 52.8. 1,261 of those Kentucky sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is WOOTON substation?
WOOTON has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WOOTON is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WOOTON substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WOOTON in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.3 miles.
Who owns WOOTON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WOOTON belong to KENTUCKY POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WOOTON substation located?
WOOTON is in Kentucky at 37.1823, -83.2590. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lee County, Harlan County, Knott County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WOOTON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WOOTON. The highest-scoring is POCKET NORTH at 69/100. Across Kentucky, the average DC Readiness score is 52.8.
Other 161 kV substations in Kentucky
- REID· 15 lines
- SUMMER SHADE· 13 lines
- GREEN RIVER· 11 lines
- KENTUCKY DAM· 11 lines
- BOWLING GREEN· 10 lines
- C-33 (DOE)· 10 lines
- HOPKINSVILLE· 10 lines
- MAYFIELD· 9 lines
- All named substations in Kentucky· 190 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Kentucky· 7,741 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Kentucky
- 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, “WOOTON substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/wooton-9fb55511 (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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