Antenna structures in Dawson County, Nebraska
At a glance
Dawson County, Nebraska has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them marked constructed. That is the 5th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 2.5% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1303519 near Elwood at 153 m (501 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Dawson County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 66 registrations, Dawson County ranks 5th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 57 m, about 27% below the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 153 m, is about 2.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Dawson County?
The most common filed structure type in Dawson County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (30.3%). It is followed by monopole (18) and lattice tower (11). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 49 constructed, 8 granted (not yet constructed), 5 dismantled, 2 terminated and 2 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Dawson County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Dawson County, with 11 of the 66. The next largest are UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (10), American Towers LLC (7) and Alltel Corporation (5). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Dawson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Dawson County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cozad (20), Lexington (19), Gothenburg (12), Sumner (4) and Overton (3).
Every registration
All 66 structures in Dawson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elwood · 1303519 | 153 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Lexington · 1031500 | 126 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Cozad · 1063242 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Sumner · 1333526 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Miller · 1058387 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Farnam · 1307429 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Cozad · 1211627 | 97 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Cozad · 1222412 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Cozad · 1027517 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Cozad · 1029184 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Sumner · 1026159 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Farnam · 1272941 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Overton · 1213536 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Lexington · 1213535 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 15 | Sumner · 1278899 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 16 | Cozad · 1027989 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Cozad · 1213665 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Lexington · 1046575 | 66 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Gothenburg · 1026213 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Cozad · 1060279 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Cozad · 1027516 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Cozad · 1029183 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 23 | Lexington · 1237093 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Overton · 1261793 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Eddyville · 1279123 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Cozad · 1293226 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Cozad · 1326875 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 28 | Gothenburg · 1286242 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Gothenburg · 1048074 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Cozad · 1221943 | 60 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 31 | Overton · 1298479 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Lexington · 1050075 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Lexington · 1224129 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Lexington · 1326191 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Gothenburg · 1245664 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Lexington · 1292556 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Gothenburg · 1260072 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Lexington · 1288827 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Cozad · 1291816 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 40 | Elwood · 1305271 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Lexington · 1213666 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Gothenburg · 1290462 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Lexington · 1278623 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 44 | Cozad · 1248947 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Cozad · 1293661 | 44 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Gothenburg · 1025986 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Gothenburg (West Of) · 1289104 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Sumner · 1297276 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Lexington · 1293879 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Cozad · 1333657 | 41 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 51 | Gothenburg · 1235622 | 37 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 52 | Gothenburg · 1330106 | 34 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Gothenburg · 1306273 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Lexington · 1316893 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 55 | Lexington (North) · 1266186 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | Lexington · 1288753 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Lexington · 1276346 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Lexington · 1204677 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 59 | Lexington · 1299822 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 60 | Lexington · 1286091 | 14 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 61 | Cozad · 1284160 | 14 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 62 | Gothenburg · 1284162 | 14 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 63 | Cozad · 1285347 | 14 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 64 | Gothenburg · 1285348 | 14 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 65 | Cozad · 1285418 | 14 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 66 | Lexington · 1287077 | 13 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Dawson County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 66 registered antenna structures in Dawson County, Nebraska, 49 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 Dawson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Dawson County is registration 1303519, a guyed tower near Elwood at 153 m (501 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Dawson County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Dawson County (11), followed by UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (10).
What kind of towers are in Dawson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 66 registrations), then monopole (18).
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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 Dawson County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/dawson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).