TAP160780
SubstationNorth Dakota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
TAP160780 is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, on OTTER TAIL POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #128819 | 42 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
| #165413 | 42 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #165414 | 42 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 13.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160780, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Cass County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN133388 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Steele County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN133389 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Barnes County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.3 |
| OZ Barnes | Greenfield | ND | Barnes | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| UNKNOWN135014 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Ransom County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| UNKNOWN135159 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Barnes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| VALLEY CITY | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Barnes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN135019 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Ransom County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160780?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Line voltages range from 42 kV to 42 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 22 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160780 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cass County, Steele County, Barnes County, Barnes. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160780 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160780 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 42 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 22 miles.
Who owns TAP160780 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160780 belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160780 substation located?
TAP160780 is in North Dakota at 46.8911, -97.7888. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cass County, Steele County, Barnes County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160780 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160780. The highest-scoring is BUFFALO at 64/100. 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, “TAP160780 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap160780-51f0334b (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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