Antenna structures in Clay County, Minnesota
At a glance
Clay County, Minnesota has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, 48 of them marked constructed. That is the 17th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 1.5% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1049364 near Tansem at 336 m (1,101 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Clay County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 60 registrations, Clay County ranks 17th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, about 11% above the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 336 m, is about 3.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Clay County?
The most common filed structure type in Clay County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (28.3%). It is followed by guyed tower (10) and lattice tower (8). In all, 15 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 48 constructed, 7 canceled, 3 dismantled, 1 terminated and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Clay County?
Cellco Partnership and Midwest Communications, Inc. hold the most registrations in Clay County, 8 each of the 60. Other owners include American Towers LLC (5), Minnesota, State of (5) and Bakken Beacon Media LLC (3). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Clay County have registered structures?
Registrations in Clay County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Moorhead (20), Barnesville (7), Averill (6), Tansem (3) and Sabin (3).
Every registration
All 60 structures in Clay County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tansem · 1049364 | 336 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Tansem · 1253740 | 218 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Tansem · 1254641 | 218 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Sabin · 1024630 | 216 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Moorhead · 1023864 | 136 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 6 | Hawley · 1061193 | 129 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Downer · 1054243 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Hitterdal · 1036961 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Glyndon · 1024700 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Comstock · 1027719 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Felton · 1273789 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Moorhead · 1277933 | 107 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 13 | Moorhead · 1024699 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Rollag · 1036962 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Glyndon · 1024130 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Hawley · 1014615 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Glyndon · 1219676 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Moorhead · 1059614 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Barnesville · 1027974 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Barnesville · 1222947 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Sabin · 1219679 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Averill · 1235896 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 6) | Constructed |
| 23 | Averill · 1235897 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 6) | Constructed |
| 24 | Averill · 1235898 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 6) | Constructed |
| 25 | Averill · 1235899 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 6) | Constructed |
| 26 | Averill · 1235900 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 6) | Constructed |
| 27 | Averill · 1235901 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 6 of 6) | Constructed |
| 28 | Hawley · 1221931 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Barnesville · 1273938 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Georgetown · 1253784 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Barnesville · 1284064 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 32 | Barnesville · 1284066 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 33 | Barnesville · 1284067 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 34 | Perley · 1048886 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 35 | Barnesville · 1296757 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Baker · 1025142 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 37 | Comstock · 1237152 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 38 | Felton · 1304433 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Moorhead · 1023863 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 40 | Sabin · 1297146 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Dilworth · 1235774 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Moorhead · 1287395 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Dilworth · 1323255 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Moorhead · 1286812 | 49 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 45 | Moorhead · 1289228 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 46 | Dilworth · 1295500 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Moorhead · 1232283 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Moorhead · 1264159 | 48 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 49 | Moorhead · 1210274 | 47 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 50 | Moorhead · 1023212 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Moorhead · 1234126 | 46 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 52 | Moorhead · 1263148 | 39 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 53 | Moorhead · 1278262 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 54 | Moorhead · 1299513 | 33 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 55 | Moorhead · 1332951 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Felton · 1301806 | 30 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 57 | Moorhead · 1306142 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 58 | Georgetown · 1306143 | 28 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 59 | Moorhead · 1063601 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Moorhead · 1330501 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Clay County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 60 registered antenna structures in Clay County, Minnesota, 48 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Clay County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Clay County is registration 1049364, a guyed tower near Tansem at 336 m (1,101 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Clay County?
Cellco Partnership and Midwest Communications, Inc. are tied for the most registrations in Clay County, with 8 each.
What kind of towers are in Clay County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 60 registrations), then guyed tower (10).
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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 structures in Clay County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/clay-county (data as of October 13, 2026).