Guyed tower 1017240 — Epworth, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017240 — guyed tower near Epworth, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017240 is a 126 m (414 ft) guyed tower near Epworth, Dubuque County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 5, 1996. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017240 |
| Unique system identifier | 119813 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 5, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jul 19, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ACE-3344-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 13992 Gun Club Rd. (411995)
- City
- Epworth
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52045
- County
- Dubuque County
- County FIPS
- 19061
- Coordinates
- 42.50125, -90.94944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017240 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1017240 is about 58% above the 80 m average across the 79 structures registered in Dubuque County. It is about 61% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 126 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 354 m, which puts the top of the structure 480 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017240, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Epworth in Dubuque County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.50125, -90.94944, with the site address filed as "13992 Gun Club Rd. (411995)". Dubuque County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 63 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Jamestown Township, WI · 1235092, a guyed tower at 298 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1017240 on Jul 19, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017240?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ACE-3344-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017240?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (414 ft), and 480 m (1,574 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017240?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017240?
It is located near Epworth, Dubuque County, Iowa at 13992 Gun Club Rd. (411995) (42.50125, -90.94944). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 5, 1996.
What type of structure is 1017240?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dubuque County, IA?
Dubuque County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 63 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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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 structure 1017240, Epworth, Dubuque County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/epworth-1017240 (data as of October 13, 2026).