Antenna structures in Nelson County, North Dakota
At a glance
Nelson County, North Dakota has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them marked constructed. That is the 36th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1038758 near Dahlen at 445 m (1,461 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Nelson County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 15 registrations, Nelson County ranks 36th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 99 m, about 23% above the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 445 m, is about 4.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Nelson County?
The most common filed structure type in Nelson County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (60%). It is followed by lattice tower (2) and guyed tower (1). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 14 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 Nelson County?
North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Nelson County, with 4 of the 15. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (2), Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. (2) and POLAR COMMUNICATIONS MUTUAL AID CORPORATION (2). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Nelson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Nelson County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lakota (6), Petersburg (3), Aneta (2), Dahlen (1) and Michigan City (1).
Every registration
All 15 structures in Nelson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dahlen · 1038758 | 445 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Petersburg · 1203070 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Michigan City · 1002500 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Lakota · 1043119 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Aneta · 1043127 | 97 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 6 | McVille · 1262455 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Lakota · 1201907 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Petersburg · 1053009 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Aneta · 1274685 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Petersburg · 1039997 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Tolna · 1327530 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Lakota · 1274670 | 60 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 13 | Lakota · 1287577 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Lakota · 1053020 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Lakota · 1290750 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Nelson County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 15 registered antenna structures in Nelson County, North Dakota, 14 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 Nelson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Nelson County is registration 1038758, a guyed tower near Dahlen at 445 m (1,461 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Nelson County?
North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Nelson County (4), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (2).
What kind of towers are in Nelson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 15 registrations), then lattice tower (2).
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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 Nelson County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/nelson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).