ELK MOUND
SubstationMinnesota · DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
ELK MOUND is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, operated by DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 4 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4861 | 161 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 36.8 mi |
| #20085 | 161 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO | — | 0.1 mi |
| #43290 | 161 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 11.0 mi |
| #45574 | 161 kV | DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ELK MOUND, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEVEN MILE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Eau Claire County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.0 |
| UNKNOWN161952 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Eau Claire County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.8 |
| TAP163522 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Eau Claire County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.2 |
| UNKNOWN143576 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Eau Claire County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.2 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN129869 - KING PLANT) | Greenfield | WI | Dunn County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.7 |
| ELK MOUND | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Dunn County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.5 |
| UNKNOWN163509 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Eau Claire County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.3 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN129869 - KING PLANT) | Greenfield | WI | Dunn County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.7 |
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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