TAP140538
SubstationMissouri · UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO)
At a glance
TAP140538 is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, on UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO)'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #123434 | 161 kV | UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #124152 | 161 kV | UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 21.1 mi |
| #144844 | 161 kV | UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140538, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDRAIN | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Ralls County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN117838 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Ralls County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.0 |
| UNKNOWN120842 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Ralls County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.9 |
| OZ Marion | Greenfield | MO | Marion | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| UNKNOWN120975 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Ralls County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.6 |
| TAP140522 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Ralls County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.5 |
| Greenfield (TAP140530 - TAP140541) | Greenfield | MO | Ralls County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.5 |
| UNKNOWN120874 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Marion County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP140538?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO). Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 21.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP140538 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ralls County, Marion, Marion County. The Missouri average across 3,413 scored sites is 55.7. 1,002 of those Missouri sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP140538 substation?
TAP140538 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 TAP140538 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP140538 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP140538 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 21.2 miles.
Who owns TAP140538 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP140538 belong to UNION ELECTRIC CO - (MO). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP140538 substation located?
TAP140538 is in Missouri at 39.3531, -91.2258. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ralls County, Marion, Marion County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP140538 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140538. The highest-scoring is AUDRAIN at 63/100. Across Missouri, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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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, “TAP140538 substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/tap140538-b50653ae (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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