TAP153940
SubstationTennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
TAP153940 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #119057 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 10.3 mi |
| #126410 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 16.2 mi |
| #138214 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153940, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN113973 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| NORTH BRISTOL | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.6 |
| OZ Watauga | Greenfield | NC | Watauga | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| HAMPTON | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Carter County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.1 |
| WATAUGA DAM | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Carter County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.1 |
| UNKNOWN115367 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Carter County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.7 |
| TAP154899 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Carter County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.4 |
| ROAN MOUNTAIN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Carter County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP153940?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 26.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP153940 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bristol city, Watauga, Carter County. The Tennessee average across 2,190 scored sites is 57. 886 of those Tennessee sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP153940 substation?
TAP153940 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP153940 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP153940 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP153940 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 26.5 miles.
Who owns TAP153940 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP153940 belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP153940 substation located?
TAP153940 is in Tennessee at 36.4362, -81.8030. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bristol city, Watauga, Carter County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP153940 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153940. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN113973 at 61/100. Across Tennessee, the average DC Readiness score is 57.
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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, “TAP153940 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap153940-16772167 (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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