Tower 1017650 — Lemars, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017650 — tower (type not specified) near Lemars, Iowa. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017650 is a 30 m (98 ft) tower near Lemars, Plymouth County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 1, 1978. It is registered to Powell Broadcasting Company, L.L.C., which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017650 |
| Unique system identifier | 120179 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-1316-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | None |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Powell Broadcasting Company, L.L.C.
Baton Rouge, LA · FRN 0005034467
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 37 2ND AVE NW
- City
- Lemars
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51031
- County
- Plymouth County
- County FIPS
- 19149
- Coordinates
- 42.79389, -96.16972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017650 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1017650 is about 31% of the 97 m average across the 54 structures registered in Plymouth County. It is about 38% of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 39% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 28 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 30 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 372 m, which puts the top of the structure 402 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017650, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lemars in Plymouth County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.79389, -96.16972, with the site address filed as "37 2ND AVE NW". Plymouth County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 44 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 Sioux City, IA · 1018564, a guyed tower at 610 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 1017650 on Sep 11, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017650?
The FCC record lists Powell Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. of Baton Rouge, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005034467. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 3 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-1316-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017650?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (98 ft), and 402 m (1,318 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017650?
The registered owner is Powell Broadcasting Company, L.L.C., which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017650?
It is located near Lemars, Plymouth County, Iowa at 37 2ND AVE NW (42.79389, -96.16972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 1, 1978.
What type of structure is 1017650?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Plymouth County, IA?
Plymouth County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1017650, Lemars, Plymouth County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/lemars-1017650 (data as of October 13, 2026).