RUM CREEK TAP
SubstationWest Virginia · APPALACHIAN POWER CO
At a glance
RUM CREEK TAP is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, on APPALACHIAN POWER CO'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #124629 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 5.6 mi |
| #130268 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 6.5 mi |
| #158567 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RUM CREEK TAP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYOMING | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Wyoming County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.0 |
| EC Coal Mingo County | Greenfield | WV | Mingo County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.1 |
| WINIFREDE | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC FFE Boone County | Greenfield | WV | Boone County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.3 |
| UNKNOWN154033 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Boone County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 58.8 |
| HOPKINS | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Boone County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 58.8 |
| UNKNOWN108947 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Boone County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 58.7 |
| TAP155304 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | McDowell County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 58.5 |
How does RUM CREEK TAP compare with other substations in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 744 substation records in HIFLD, of which 165 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 85 named substations in the state are in RUM CREEK TAP's 115–229 kV band (52% of named stations). 19 sit in a higher band. 19 named substations in West Virginia operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at RUM CREEK TAP?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by APPALACHIAN POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 14.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near RUM CREEK TAP score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wyoming County, Mingo County, Kanawha County, Boone County. The West Virginia average across 3,734 scored sites is 52. 378 of those West Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is RUM CREEK TAP substation?
RUM CREEK TAP has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so RUM CREEK TAP is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to RUM CREEK TAP substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through RUM CREEK TAP in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 14.4 miles.
Who owns RUM CREEK TAP substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RUM CREEK TAP belong to APPALACHIAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is RUM CREEK TAP substation located?
RUM CREEK TAP is in West Virginia at 37.7940, -81.9332. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wyoming County, Mingo County, Kanawha County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RUM CREEK TAP substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RUM CREEK TAP. The highest-scoring is WYOMING at 64/100. Across West Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.
Other 138 kV substations in West Virginia
- TURNER· 12 lines
- CHEMICAL· 11 lines
- BRADLEY· 10 lines
- BRUES· 10 lines
- BAILEYSVILLE· 8 lines
- GEORGE WASHINGTON· 8 lines
- RIDGELEY· 8 lines
- DARRAH· 6 lines
- All named substations in West Virginia· 165 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in West Virginia· 3,734 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in West Virginia
- 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, “RUM CREEK TAP substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/rum-creek-tap-1a1062eb (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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