TAP310659
SubstationTexas
At a glance
TAP310659 is an electric transmission substation in Texas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301878 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #302074 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.0 mi |
| #311355 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310659, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN304764 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Dawson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN304777 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Dawson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.2 |
| LAKEVIEW SWITCHING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Lynn County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.5 |
| OZ Dawson | Greenfield | TX | Dawson | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.6 |
| OZ Terry | Greenfield | TX | Terry | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.4 |
| SEMINOLE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Gaines County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.2 |
| UNKNOWN300980 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Dawson County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.9 |
| SULPHUR SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Terry County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.1 |
How do candidate sites near TAP310659 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 Dawson County, Lynn County, Dawson, Terry. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310659 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310659 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10 miles.
Where is TAP310659 substation located?
TAP310659 is in Texas at 32.8569, -102.2784. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Dawson County, Lynn County, Dawson.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310659 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310659. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN304764 at 62/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
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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, “TAP310659 substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tap310659-387022d0 (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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