TAP167696
SubstationSouth Dakota
At a glance
TAP167696 is an electric transmission substation in South Dakota. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #168728 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #168729 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #168730 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 19.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167696, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAURINE | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Meade County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN167695 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Meade County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
How do candidate sites near TAP167696 score?
The 2 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Meade 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP167696 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP167696 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 21.3 miles.
Where is TAP167696 substation located?
TAP167696 is in South Dakota at 45.0062, -102.5939. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Meade County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP167696 substation?
GridCensus lists 2 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167696. The highest-scoring is MAURINE at 57/100. 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, “TAP167696 substation, South Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-dakota/tap167696-d2dd8d1d (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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