SPIRIT MOUND
SubstationSouth Dakota · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
SPIRIT MOUND is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota, operated by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 2 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34147 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.0 mi |
| #52375 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SPIRIT MOUND, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN131330 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Clay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 72.2 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN130487 - UTICA JUNCTION) | Greenfield | SD | Clay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 69.2 |
| Greenfield (SIOUX CITY - SPLIT ROCK) | Greenfield | SD | Union County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.0 yrs | 69.2 |
| UNKNOWN131251 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.0 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN131257 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Clay County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.0 yrs | 68.8 |
| UNKNOWN131260 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Clay County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.0 yrs | 68.1 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131330 - UTICA JUNCTION) | Greenfield | SD | Clay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 68.1 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131330 - UTICA JUNCTION) | Greenfield | SD | Clay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.0 yrs | 68.1 |
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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