Tower 1274056 — Golden Valley, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274056 — tower (type not specified) near Golden Valley, North Dakota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274056 is a 97 m (319 ft) tower near Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 8, 2010. It is registered to West River Telecommunications Cooperative, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1274056 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673403 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Apr 23, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-857-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
West River Telecommunications Cooperative
Hazen, ND · FRN 0002477651
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Highway 1806 and County Road 5
- City
- Golden Valley
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58541
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 38057
- Coordinates
- 47.42269, -102.07617
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1274056 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1274056 is about 20% above the 81 m average across the 42 structures registered in Mercer County. It is about 21% above the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 94 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 703 m, which puts the top of the structure 800 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1274056, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Golden Valley in Mercer County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.42269, -102.07617, with the site address filed as "Highway 1806 and County Road 5". Mercer County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. North Dakota as a whole has 1,605 registrations, the 37th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Beulah, ND · 1311767, a guyed tower at 127 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1274056 on Apr 23, 2010. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,213 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1274056?
The FCC record lists West River Telecommunications Cooperative of Hazen, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002477651. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-857-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1274056?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (319 ft), and 800 m (2,625 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1274056?
The registered owner is West River Telecommunications Cooperative, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1274056?
It is located near Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota at Highway 1806 and County Road 5 (47.42269, -102.07617). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 8, 2010.
What type of structure is 1274056?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mercer County, ND?
Mercer County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 53 counties in North Dakota.
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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 structure 1274056, Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/golden-valley-1274056 (data as of October 20, 2026).