Tower 1017007 — Orange City, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017007 — tower (type not specified) near Orange City, 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 1017007 is a 51 m (167 ft) tower near Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 16, 1994, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 4, 2012. It is registered to NORTH WEST RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017007 |
| Unique system identifier | 119631 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 16, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 4, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-ACE-0262-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
NORTH WEST RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Orange City, IA · FRN 0014235519
Location
- Address
- 415 EIGHTH ST SE
- City
- Orange City
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51041
- County
- Sioux County
- County FIPS
- 19167
- Coordinates
- 42.99778, -96.04972
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Canceled
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1017007 compared with others?
At 51 m, structure 1017007 is about 35% below the 79 m average across the 42 structures registered in Sioux County. It is about 35% below 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 33% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 45 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 51 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 433 m, which puts the top of the structure 484 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017007, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orange City in Sioux County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.99778, -96.04972, with the site address filed as "415 EIGHTH ST SE". Sioux County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 34th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 32 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 Center, IA · 1029812, a guyed tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1017007 on Feb 8, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017007?
The FCC record lists NORTH WEST RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE of Orange City, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014235519.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-ACE-0262-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017007?
Its registered overall height above ground is 51 m (167 ft), and 484 m (1,588 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017007?
The registered owner is NORTH WEST RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.
Where is antenna structure 1017007?
It is located near Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa at 415 EIGHTH ST SE (42.99778, -96.04972). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 16, 1994.
What type of structure is 1017007?
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 Sioux County, IA?
Sioux County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 34th-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 1017007, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/orange-city-1017007 (data as of October 13, 2026).