Lattice tower 1216407 — Shamokin Dam, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216407 — lattice tower near Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216407 is a 59 m (195 ft) lattice tower near Shamokin Dam, Snyder County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 30, 2001. It is registered to Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of, which holds 161 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216407 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613914 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jan 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AEA-2365-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Harrisburg, PA · FRN 0003178472
Holds 161 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- END OF TOWER ROAD
- City
- Shamokin Dam
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 17870
- County
- Snyder County
- County FIPS
- 42109
- Coordinates
- 40.87061, -76.80728
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Building · Granted (not yet constructed)
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Terminated
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) · Terminated
How tall is structure 1216407 compared with others?
At 59 m, structure 1216407 is roughly in line with the 64 m average across the 29 structures registered in Snyder County. It is about 11% below the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 18% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 59 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 239 m, which puts the top of the structure 298 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216407, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shamokin Dam in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.87061, -76.80728, with the site address filed as "END OF TOWER ROAD". Snyder County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 59th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Pennsylvania as a whole has 5,759 registrations, the 11th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Sunbury, PA · 1065999, a building at 191 m (granted (not yet 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 1216407 on Jan 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1216407?
The FCC record lists Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of of Harrisburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003178472. Across the registry it holds 161 structure registrations, the 131st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 161 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (117 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AEA-2365-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216407?
Its registered overall height above ground is 59 m (195 ft), and 298 m (978 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216407?
The registered owner is Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of, which holds 161 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216407?
It is located near Shamokin Dam, Snyder County, Pennsylvania at END OF TOWER ROAD (40.87061, -76.80728). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 30, 2001.
What type of structure is 1216407?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Snyder County, PA?
Snyder County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 59th-largest count among 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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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 structure 1216407, Shamokin Dam, Snyder County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/shamokin-dam-1216407 (data as of October 13, 2026).