TAP144161
SubstationSouth Dakota · BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. D/B/A
At a glance
TAP144161 is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota, operated by BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. D/B/A. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #114270 | 69 kV | BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. D/B/A | IN SERVICE | 16.2 mi |
| #128354 | 69 kV | BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. D/B/A | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #162582 | 69 kV | BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. D/B/A | IN SERVICE | 7.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP144161, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANGE | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Pennington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.8 |
| EC Near Ben French | Greenfield | SD | Pennington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| EC Near Ben French | Greenfield | SD | Pennington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 64.4 |
| EC Coal Pennington County | Greenfield | SD | Pennington County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
| EC Near Ben French | Greenfield | SD | Pennington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| EC Near Ben French | Greenfield | SD | Pennington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Near Ben French | Greenfield | SD | Pennington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| LOOKOUT | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Lawrence County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP144161?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. D/B/A. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 23.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP144161 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pennington County, Pennington, Lawrence County. 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 TAP144161 substation?
TAP144161 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 TAP144161 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP144161 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP144161 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 23.4 miles.
Who owns TAP144161 substation?
HIFLD lists BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. D/B/A as the operator of TAP144161.
Where is TAP144161 substation located?
TAP144161 is in South Dakota at 44.2712, -103.6492. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pennington County, Pennington, Lawrence County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP144161 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP144161. The highest-scoring is LANGE at 66/100. Across South Dakota, the average DC Readiness score is 54.7.
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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, “TAP144161 substation, South Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-dakota/tap144161-d31303d5 (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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