TAP159438
SubstationSouth Dakota
At a glance
TAP159438 is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161272 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #161860 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.0 mi |
| #162398 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 14.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159438, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGIL FODNESS | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Lincoln County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.2 |
| EC Near Pathfinder | Greenfield | SD | Minnehaha | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Minnehaha | Greenfield | SD | Minnehaha | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN131292 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Minnehaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN158869 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Minnehaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN144208 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Minnehaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| UNKNOWN131288 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Minnehaha County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| UNKNOWN131291 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
How do candidate sites near TAP159438 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lincoln County, Minnehaha, Minnehaha 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 TAP159438 substation?
TAP159438 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 TAP159438 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159438 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159438 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 23.5 miles.
Where is TAP159438 substation located?
TAP159438 is in South Dakota at 43.3150, -97.0723. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lincoln County, Minnehaha, Minnehaha County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159438 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159438. The highest-scoring is VIRGIL FODNESS at 65/100. 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, “TAP159438 substation, South Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-dakota/tap159438-9f05968a (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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