Tank 1210481 — Morgantown, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210481 — tank near Morgantown, Kentucky. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210481 is a 61 m (199 ft) tank near Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 21, 1990. It is registered to Ford Communications, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1210481 |
| Unique system identifier | 2607578 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Dec 21, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Mar 14, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-ASO-2423-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
Greenville, KY · FRN 0004976031
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- WATER TANK AT INT. HELM ST. & HWY 70
- City
- Morgantown
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 42261
- County
- Butler County
- County FIPS
- 21031
- Coordinates
- 37.22697, -86.69942
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1210481 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1210481 is about 28% below the 84 m average across the 22 structures registered in Butler County. It is about 25% below the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 1,098 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is about 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 194 m, which puts the top of the structure 254 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1210481, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Morgantown in Butler County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.22697, -86.69942, with the site address filed as "WATER TANK AT INT. HELM ST. & HWY 70". Butler County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 21 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,686 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Utica, KY · 1047180, a guyed tower at 345 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 1210481 on Mar 14, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1210481?
The FCC record lists Ford Communications of Greenville, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004976031. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Kentucky. 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 90-ASO-2423-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 1210481?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 254 m (834 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1210481?
The registered owner is Ford Communications, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1210481?
It is located near Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky at WATER TANK AT INT. HELM ST. & HWY 70 (37.22697, -86.69942). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 21, 1990.
What type of structure is 1210481?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,098 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Butler County, KY?
Butler County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 61st-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210481, weekly bulk file.
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 1210481, Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/morgantown-1210481 (data as of October 13, 2026).