Tank 1287051 — Dowagiac, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287051 — tank near Dowagiac, Michigan. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287051 is a 52 m (170 ft) tank near Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 11, 1994. It is registered to City of Dowagiac, Michigan, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1287051 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686479 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Aug 11, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Mar 13, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-1253-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
Dowagiac, MI · FRN 0011480639
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 917 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT C
- City
- Dowagiac
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49047
- County
- Cass County
- County FIPS
- 26027
- Coordinates
- 41.97153, -86.09711
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1287051 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1287051 is about 30% below the 74 m average across the 76 structures registered in Cass County. It is about 30% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 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 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 45 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 256 m, which puts the top of the structure 308 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1287051, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dowagiac in Cass County, Michigan, at coordinates 41.97153, -86.09711, with the site address filed as "917 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT C". Cass County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 51 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Gilmer Park, IN · 1234106, a structure at 328 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 1287051 on Mar 13, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1287051?
The FCC record lists City of Dowagiac, Michigan of Dowagiac, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011480639. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-1253-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 1287051?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (170 ft), and 308 m (1,009 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1287051?
The registered owner is City of Dowagiac, Michigan, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1287051?
It is located near Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan at 917 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT C (41.97153, -86.09711). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 11, 1994.
What type of structure is 1287051?
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 Cass County, MI?
Cass County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287051, 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 1287051, Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/dowagiac-1287051 (data as of October 13, 2026).