TAP160853
SubstationNorth Dakota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
TAP160853 is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, on OTTER TAIL POWER 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #125359 | 115 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
| #163748 | 115 kV | MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 10.1 mi |
| #163750 | 115 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 14.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160853, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISHEK | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McIntosh County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.6 |
| TAP160855 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Logan County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.3 |
| TAP160854 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Logan County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| UNKNOWN135736 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Logan County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.0 |
| Greenfield (HESKETT 230 KV - WISHEK) | Greenfield | ND | Logan County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
| former Red Owl Store | Industrial | ND | McIntosh County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.4 |
| former Super Value Store | Industrial | ND | McIntosh County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.4 |
| Wishek Community Hospital | Industrial | ND | McIntosh County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160853?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OTTER TAIL POWER CO, MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 24.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160853 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 53 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in McIntosh County, Logan County. 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 TAP160853 substation?
TAP160853 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 TAP160853 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160853 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160853 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 24.5 miles.
Who owns TAP160853 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160853 belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO, and others to MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160853 substation located?
TAP160853 is in North Dakota at 46.3849, -99.6236. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in McIntosh County, Logan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160853 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160853. The highest-scoring is WISHEK 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, “TAP160853 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap160853-f1b906ad (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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