Antenna structures in Dallas County, Iowa
At a glance
Dallas County, Iowa has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 22nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017092 near Dallas Center at 125 m (410 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Dallas County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 49 registrations, Dallas County ranks 22nd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 125 m, is about 57% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Dallas County?
The most common filed structure type in Dallas County is tower (code TOWER), with 19 registrations (38.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (12) and lattice tower (10). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 8 dismantled, 4 canceled and 4 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Dallas County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Dallas County, with 10 of the 49. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (6), American Towers LLC (5) and SBA Structures, LLC (3). 23 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Dallas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Dallas County list 17 different city or place names. The most frequent are Adel (11), Perry (9), Redfield (4), Dallas Center (3) and Van Meter (3).
Every registration
All 49 structures in Dallas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines · 1064475 | 207 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Dallas Center · 1250803 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Dallas Center · 1017092 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Perry · 1060302 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Van Meter · 1001297 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Earlham · 1204751 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Van Meter · 1208652 | 109 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Perry · 1059648 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Perry · 1231787 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Earlham · 1062702 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Grimes · 1016678 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Adel · 1016684 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Dexter · 1231487 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Van Meter · 1017956 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 15 | Perry · 1240450 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Adel · 1252140 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Adel · 1226587 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Adel · 1018053 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Waukee · 1229605 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Clive · 1227475 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Adel · 1020787 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Dexter · 1334647 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Woodward · 1234219 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Redfield · 1262192 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Adel · 1252208 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Redfield · 1297554 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | De Soto · 1322314 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Adel · 1321805 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Granger · 1021908 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Perry · 1200063 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | De Soto · 1220289 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Dallas Center · 1240906 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Adel · 1251205 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Adel · 1224142 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Dawson · 1251204 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Adel · 1230447 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Perry · 1298087 | 58 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 38 | Redfield · 1037047 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 39 | Redfield · 1221162 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 40 | Perry · 1251780 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 41 | Waukee · 1231580 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Dexter · 1308105 | 49 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Waukee · 1321517 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Minburn · 1016680 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Adel · 1016258 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 46 | Clive · 1298860 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Perry · 1313705 | 22 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 48 | West Des Moines · 1254570 | 13 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 49 | Perry · 1256758 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Dallas County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 49 registered antenna structures in Dallas County, Iowa, 33 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Dallas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Dallas County is registration 1017092, a guyed tower near Dallas Center at 125 m (410 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Dallas County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Dallas County (10), followed by Cellco Partnership (6).
What kind of towers are in Dallas County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (19 of 49 registrations), then guyed tower (12).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Dallas County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/dallas-county (data as of October 13, 2026).