Antenna structures in Dawes County, Nebraska
At a glance
Dawes County, Nebraska has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them marked constructed. That is the 44th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 0.86% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026973 near Chadron at 153 m (503 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Dawes County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 23 registrations, Dawes County ranks 44th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, about 11% above the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 153 m, is about 79% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Dawes County?
The most common filed structure type in Dawes County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (56.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and lattice tower (3).
By registration status: 21 constructed, 1 dismantled 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 Dawes County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Dawes County, with 8 of the 23. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (2), American Towers LLC (2) and Eagle Communications, Inc. (2). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Dawes County have registered structures?
Registrations in Dawes County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Chadron (13), Crawford (4), Whitney (2), State Park (1) and Squaw Mound (1).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Dawes County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chadron · 1026973 | 153 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Chadron · 1314784 | 153 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Crawford · 1221456 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Crawford · 1025529 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | State Park · 1248288 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Crawford · 1291053 | 103 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Chadron · 1265937 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Chadron · 1025533 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Chadron · 1026773 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Chadron · 1288218 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Chadron · 1029928 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Chadron · 1027176 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Chadron · 1249668 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Chadron · 1320384 | 62 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Chadron · 1227544 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Squaw Mound · 1248286 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Crawford · 1249900 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Chadron · 1251343 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Chadron East · 1271891 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Chadron (Wayside) · 1272326 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Whitney · 1279613 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Whitney · 1297275 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Chadron · 1312629 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Dawes County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Dawes County, Nebraska, 21 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 Dawes County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Dawes County is registration 1026973, a tower near Chadron at 153 m (503 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Dawes County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Dawes County (8), followed by Alltel Corporation (2).
What kind of towers are in Dawes County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 23 registrations), then guyed tower (7).
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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 Dawes County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/dawes-county (data as of October 13, 2026).