LAWRENCE
SubstationSouth Dakota · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA
At a glance
LAWRENCE is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota, on NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #113628 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #161845 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #120052 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #109203 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #130044 | — | XCEL ENERGY | — | 4.3 mi |
| #134142 | — | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 5.2 mi |
| #161846 | — | — | — | 5.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LAWRENCE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPLIT ROCK | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Minnehaha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.7 |
| SIOUX FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Minnehaha County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
| VIRGIL FODNESS | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Lincoln County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.2 |
| UNKNOWN130480 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Lyon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| EC Near Pathfinder | Greenfield | SD | Minnehaha | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Minnehaha | Greenfield | SD | Minnehaha | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| EC Near Hills | Greenfield | MN | Rock | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN131292 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Minnehaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
How does LAWRENCE compare with other substations in South Dakota?
South Dakota has 970 substation records in HIFLD, of which 40 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 7 named substations in the state are in LAWRENCE's 115–229 kV band (18% of named stations). 29 sit in a higher band. 6 named substations in South Dakota operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 345 kV, and the state median is 230 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at LAWRENCE?
The 7 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA, XCEL ENERGY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 23.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near LAWRENCE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Minnehaha. The South Dakota average across 1,151 scored sites is 54.7. 477 of those South Dakota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is LAWRENCE substation?
LAWRENCE 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 LAWRENCE is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to LAWRENCE substation?
7 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LAWRENCE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 23.1 miles.
Who owns LAWRENCE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at LAWRENCE belong to NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA, and others to XCEL ENERGY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is LAWRENCE substation located?
LAWRENCE is in South Dakota at 43.5897, -96.6618. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Lyon County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LAWRENCE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LAWRENCE. The highest-scoring is SPLIT ROCK at 68/100. Across South Dakota, the average DC Readiness score is 54.7.
Other 115 kV substations in South Dakota
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, “LAWRENCE substation, South Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-dakota/lawrence-62887f36 (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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