TAP160731
SubstationNorth Dakota · MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO
At a glance
TAP160731 is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, on MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #165291 | 115 kV | MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 5.2 mi |
| #165292 | 115 kV | MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #180129 | 115 kV | MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160731, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN156791 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Dunn County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| CHARLIE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Billings County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| UNKNOWN160717 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McKenzie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Coal Dunn County | Greenfield | ND | Dunn County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| OZ McKenzie | Greenfield | ND | McKenzie | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| UNKNOWN134235 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McKenzie County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN134203 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McKenzie County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN134202 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McKenzie County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160731?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160731 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Dunn County, Billings County, McKenzie County, McKenzie. The North Dakota average across 1,020 scored sites is 55.7. 453 of those North Dakota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP160731 substation?
TAP160731 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 TAP160731 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160731 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160731 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9 miles.
Who owns TAP160731 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160731 belong to MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160731 substation located?
TAP160731 is in North Dakota at 47.4774, -102.8438. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Dunn County, Billings County, McKenzie County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160731 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160731. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN156791 at 61/100. Across North Dakota, 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, “TAP160731 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap160731-fac5e4b2 (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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