Antenna structures in Barnes County, North Dakota
At a glance
Barnes County, North Dakota has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them marked constructed. That is the 12th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 2.7% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1246608 near Eckleson at 210 m (689 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Barnes County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 44 registrations, Barnes County ranks 12th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 90 m, about 11% above the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 210 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Barnes County?
The most common filed structure type in Barnes County is tower (code TOWER), with 25 registrations (56.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and lattice tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 36 constructed, 4 dismantled, 3 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Barnes County?
North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Barnes County, with 6 of the 44. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (4), Dakota Leasing for Telecommunications II, LLC (4) and SBA Structures, LLC (3). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Barnes County have registered structures?
Registrations in Barnes County list 14 different city or place names. The most frequent are Valley City (27), Tower City (3), Oriska (2), Dazey (2) and Eckleson (1).
Every registration
All 44 structures in Barnes County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley City · 1039533 | 331 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Eckleson · 1246608 | 210 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Valley City · 1019516 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Tower City · 1220580 | 119 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Valley City · 1037232 | 118 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Valley City · 1204114 | 118 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Sanborn · 1245310 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Oriska · 1239585 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Potter · 1228273 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Valley City · 1219401 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Valley City · 1219402 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Valley City · 1065688 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Tower City · 1224844 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Valley City · 1038872 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Valley City · 1040006 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Valley City · 1230301 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Valley City · 1230318 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Dazey · 1039537 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Valley City · 1053358 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Valley City · 1056580 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Litchville · 1277211 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Valley City · 1024703 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 23 | Dazey · 1266088 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Kathryn · 1266603 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Fingal · 1317704 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Enderlin · 1038860 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Luverne · 1286015 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Valley City · 1048881 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 29 | Valley City · 1037964 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Valley City · 1219400 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 31 | Spiritwood · 1038871 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Oriska · 1046465 | 62 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Valley City · 1046245 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Rogers · 1226495 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 35 | Valley City · 1228289 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Tower City · 1232999 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 37 | Valley City · 1334108 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Valley City · 1208366 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Valley City · 1040900 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Valley City · 1239570 | 39 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 41 | Valley City · 1286342 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Valley City · 1279604 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 43 | Valley City · 1279947 | 11 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 44 | Valley City · 1262817 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Barnes County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 44 registered antenna structures in Barnes County, North Dakota, 36 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 Barnes County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Barnes County is registration 1246608, a structure near Eckleson at 210 m (689 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Barnes County?
North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Barnes County (6), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (4).
What kind of towers are in Barnes County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (25 of 44 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 Barnes County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/barnes-county (data as of October 13, 2026).