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TAP155198

Substation

Tennessee · BROOKFIELD SMOKY MOUNTAIN HYDROPOWER LLC

Max voltage
161
kV

At a glance

TAP155198 is a 161 kV electric substation in Tennessee on BROOKFIELD SMOKY MOUNTAIN HYDROPOWER LLC's transmission network, recorded in the HIFLD transmission dataset. 3 transmission lines connect to it. The highest-scoring datacenter candidate site within about 25 miles is STOCK CREEK in Knox County, with a DC Readiness score of 64/100.

TAP155198 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on BROOKFIELD SMOKY MOUNTAIN HYDROPOWER LLC'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

Max voltage161 kV
Min voltage161 kV
Voltage classSub-transmission (138 kV)
Connected lines3

Ownership

Coordinates35.5123, -83.9816

Connected transmission lines

Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.

Line IDVoltageOwnerStatusLength
#101388161 kV—IN SERVICE0.0 mi
#113396161 kVBROOKFIELD SMOKY MOUNTAIN HYDROPOWER LLCIN SERVICE1.5 mi
#143862161 kVDUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLCIN SERVICE9.3 mi

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Nearby datacenter candidate sites

Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155198, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.

Candidate sites near TAP155198 substation
SiteTypeStateCountyVoltageCapacityQueue waitScore
STOCK CREEKSubstation-AdjacentTNKnox County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs64.0
EATONSubstation-AdjacentTNLoudon County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs63.9
CHANDLERSubstation-AdjacentTNKnox County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs63.8
FORT LOUDON DAMSubstation-AdjacentTNLoudon County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs63.8
EBENEZERSubstation-AdjacentTNKnox County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs63.7
WATT ROADSubstation-AdjacentTNLoudon County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs63.6
UNKNOWN115833Substation-AdjacentTNLoudon County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs63.5
TAP154772Substation-AdjacentTNLoudon County161 kV100 MW3.9 yrs63.4

Who owns the transmission lines at TAP155198?

The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by BROOKFIELD SMOKY MOUNTAIN HYDROPOWER LLC, DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.8 miles.

How do candidate sites near TAP155198 score?

The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Knox County, Loudon 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 TAP155198 substation?

TAP155198 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 TAP155198 is above the national midpoint.

How many transmission lines connect to TAP155198 substation?

3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP155198 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.8 miles.

Who owns TAP155198 substation?

HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP155198 belong to BROOKFIELD SMOKY MOUNTAIN HYDROPOWER LLC, and others to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.

Where is TAP155198 substation located?

TAP155198 is in Tennessee at 35.5123, -83.9816. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Knox County, Loudon County.

Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP155198 substation?

GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155198. The highest-scoring is STOCK CREEK at 64/100. 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, “TAP155198 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap155198-e3d971a6 (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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