TAP160872
SubstationNorth Dakota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
TAP160872 is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, on OTTER TAIL POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #121534 | 69 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #121535 | 69 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #121536 | 69 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160872, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP134573 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Steele County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN135379 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Steele County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| EC Near Grand Forks | Greenfield | ND | Grand Forks | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| UNKNOWN134603 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Steele County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| EC Near Grand Forks | Greenfield | ND | Grand Forks | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| EC Near Grand Forks | Greenfield | ND | Grand Forks | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| EC Near Grand Forks | Greenfield | ND | Grand Forks | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| TAP134016 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Grand Forks County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160872?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160872 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 Steele County, Grand Forks, Grand Forks 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 TAP160872 substation?
TAP160872 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP160872 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160872 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160872 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.1 miles.
Who owns TAP160872 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160872 belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160872 substation located?
TAP160872 is in North Dakota at 47.7261, -97.5598. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Steele County, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160872 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160872. The highest-scoring is TAP134573 at 63/100. 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, “TAP160872 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap160872-62a6b953 (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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