Antenna structures in Adams County, North Dakota
At a glance
Adams County, North Dakota has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 38th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.81% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1309974 near Regent at 127 m (415 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Adams County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 13 registrations, Adams County ranks 38th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 56% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Adams County?
The most common filed structure type in Adams County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (46.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and lattice tower (3).
By registration status: 10 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Adams County?
Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership and Montana-Dakota Utilities Co hold the most registrations in Adams County, 2 each of the 13. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1), BNSF Railway Co. (1) and CCATT LLC (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Adams County have registered structures?
Registrations in Adams County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Hettinger (9), Reeder (2) and Regent (2).
Every registration
All 13 structures in Adams County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hettinger · 1260792 | 229 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Reeder · 1293036 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Regent · 1309974 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Reeder · 1286502 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Hettinger · 1315357 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Regent · 1039983 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Hettinger · 1038535 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Hettinger · 1276966 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hettinger · 1249528 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Hettinger · 1033991 | 50 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Hettinger · 1301812 | 46 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Hettinger · 1276698 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Hettinger · 1059684 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Adams County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 13 registered antenna structures in Adams County, North Dakota, 10 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 Adams County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Adams County is registration 1309974, a guyed tower near Regent at 127 m (415 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Adams County?
Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership and Montana-Dakota Utilities Co are tied for the most registrations in Adams County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Adams County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 13 registrations), then guyed tower (4).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Adams County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/adams-county (data as of October 20, 2026).