Antenna structures in Wells County, North Dakota
At a glance
Wells County, North Dakota has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 32nd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1333721 near Martin at 108 m (355 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wells County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 17 registrations, Wells County ranks 32nd of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 67 m, about 17% below the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 108 m, is about 62% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wells County?
The most common filed structure type in Wells County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (47.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and guyed tower (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 13 constructed, 2 dismantled and 2 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 Wells County?
North Dakota 5-Kidder Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Wells County, with 5 of the 17. The next largest are CitySwitch II, LLC (2), Soo System Radio Communications Corporation (2) and CCATT LLC (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wells County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wells County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Harvey (8), Fessenden (2), Carrington (2), Martin (1) and Hamberg (1).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Wells County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin · 1333721 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Fessenden · 1250000 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Harvey · 1261089 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Fessenden · 1264559 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Carrington · 1055105 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Hamberg · 1299111 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Hurdsfield · 1302901 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Carrington · 1039998 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Harvey · 1048749 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Cathay · 1205109 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 11 | Wells · 1334852 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Harvey · 1206762 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Harvey · 1208389 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Harvey · 1275097 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Harvey · 1059686 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Harvey · 1202635 | 29 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Harvey · 1259128 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wells County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Wells County, North Dakota, 13 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 Wells County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wells County is registration 1333721, a guyed tower near Martin at 108 m (355 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wells County?
North Dakota 5-Kidder Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Wells County (5), followed by CitySwitch II, LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Wells County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 17 registrations), then lattice tower (3).
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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 Wells County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/wells-county (data as of October 13, 2026).