SAM DAM
SubstationTexas · DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC
At a glance
SAM DAM is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #313095 | 138 kV | DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 13.6 mi |
| #306788 | 138 kV | DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #306911 | 138 kV | DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
| #304844 | 138 kV | SAM HOUSTON ELECTRIC COOP INC | — | 19.9 mi |
| #308603 | 138 kV | SAM HOUSTON ELECTRIC COOP INC | — | 19.9 mi |
| #312735 | 138 kV | DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC | IN SERVICE | 13.6 mi |
| #308477 | 69 kV | — | — | 9.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SAM DAM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP302562 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Newton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.9 |
| OZ Jasper | Greenfield | TX | Jasper | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.2 |
| OZ Tyler | Greenfield | TX | Tyler | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.6 |
| OZ Sabine | Greenfield | TX | Sabine | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 55.7 |
| OZ Jasper | Greenfield | TX | Jasper | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 55.1 |
| EC FFE Newton County | Greenfield | TX | Newton County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 54.7 |
| EC FFE Tyler County | Greenfield | TX | Tyler County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 54.4 |
| UNKNOWN307120 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Jasper County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 54.1 |
How does SAM DAM compare with other substations in Texas?
Texas has 4,939 substation records in HIFLD, of which 1,426 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 1,020 named substations in the state are in SAM DAM's 115–229 kV band (72% of named stations). 236 sit in a higher band. 200 named substations in Texas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at SAM DAM?
The 7 connected lines listed above are owned by DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC, SAM HOUSTON ELECTRIC COOP INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 81.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near SAM DAM score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Newton County, Jasper, Tyler, Sabine. The Texas average across 6,839 scored sites is 56.4. 3,635 of those Texas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is SAM DAM substation?
SAM DAM has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so SAM DAM is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SAM DAM substation?
7 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SAM DAM in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 81.5 miles.
Who owns SAM DAM substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SAM DAM belong to DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC, and others to SAM HOUSTON ELECTRIC COOP INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SAM DAM substation located?
SAM DAM is in Texas at 31.0592, -94.1048. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Newton County, Jasper, Tyler.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SAM DAM substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SAM DAM. The highest-scoring is TAP302562 at 60/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 138 kV substations in Texas
- MCNEIL· 17 lines
- CALAVERAS 138KV SWITCHYARD· 15 lines
- LAKE HUBBARD SES· 15 lines
- PARKDALE SES· 15 lines
- EAST LEVEE· 12 lines
- PEARSALL POWER PLANT· 11 lines
- SR BERTRON PLANT· 11 lines
- MOUNTAIN CREEK SES· 10 lines
- All named substations in Texas· 1,426 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Texas· 6,839 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Texas
- Substations by state
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, “SAM DAM substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/sam-dam-cb641d94 (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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