TAP167707
SubstationSouth Dakota
At a glance
TAP167707 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167707, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SULLY BUTTES | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Sully County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| OAHE | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Stanley County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN131193 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Hughes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| UNKNOWN131192 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Stanley County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| UNKNOWN131190 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Stanley County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN131194 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Hughes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN131195 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Hughes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN131196 | Substation-Adjacent | SD | Hughes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.3 |
How do candidate sites near TAP167707 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sully County, Stanley County, Hughes 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 TAP167707 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP167707 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP167707 substation located?
TAP167707 is in South Dakota at 44.4111, -100.2907. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sully County, Stanley County, Hughes County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP167707 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167707. The highest-scoring is SULLY BUTTES at 62/100. 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, “TAP167707 substation, South Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-dakota/tap167707-761baff4 (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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