WEST VICKSBURG
SubstationMississippi · ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC
At a glance
WEST VICKSBURG is an electric transmission substation in Mississippi, on ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #117651 | 115 kV | ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC | IN SERVICE | 3.8 mi |
| #122543 | 115 kV | ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC | IN SERVICE | 2.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST VICKSBURG, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAXTER WILSON | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Warren County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.3 |
| UNKNOWN110669 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Claiborne County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC FFE Warren County | Greenfield | MS | Warren County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
| Greenfield (RAY BRASWELL - BAXTER WILSON) | Greenfield | MS | Hinds County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| UNKNOWN109891 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Hinds County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| EC Near Baxter Wilson | Greenfield | MS | Warren | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.3 |
| EC Near Baxter Wilson | Greenfield | MS | Warren | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.2 |
| UNKNOWN110673 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Warren County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.1 |
How does WEST VICKSBURG compare with other substations in Mississippi?
Mississippi has 1,204 substation records in HIFLD, of which 163 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 109 named substations in the state are in WEST VICKSBURG's 115–229 kV band (67% of named stations). 42 sit in a higher band. 18 named substations in Mississippi operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at WEST VICKSBURG?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near WEST VICKSBURG score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Warren County, Claiborne County, Hinds County, Warren. The Mississippi average across 3,104 scored sites is 53. 694 of those Mississippi sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is WEST VICKSBURG substation?
WEST VICKSBURG has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WEST VICKSBURG is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WEST VICKSBURG substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WEST VICKSBURG in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.5 miles.
Who owns WEST VICKSBURG substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WEST VICKSBURG belong to ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WEST VICKSBURG substation located?
WEST VICKSBURG is in Mississippi at 32.3488, -90.8839. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Warren County, Claiborne County, Hinds County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WEST VICKSBURG substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST VICKSBURG. The highest-scoring is BAXTER WILSON at 68/100. Across Mississippi, the average DC Readiness score is 53.
Other 115 kV substations in Mississippi
- NATCHEZ· 6 lines
- NATCHEZ· 5 lines
- RANKIN· 4 lines
- VICKSBURG· 4 lines
- BANKS· 3 lines
- BEACH GROVE· 3 lines
- EAST JACKSON· 3 lines
- FONDREN· 3 lines
- All named substations in Mississippi· 163 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Mississippi· 3,104 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Mississippi
- 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, “WEST VICKSBURG substation, Mississippi”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/mississippi/west-vicksburg-94828b55 (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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