Guyed tower 1041780 — Alpena, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041780 — guyed tower near Alpena, South Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041780 is a 69 m (226 ft) guyed tower near Alpena, Jerauld County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 19, 2014. It is registered to BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, which holds 42 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1041780 |
| Unique system identifier | 605111 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Sep 7, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-13401-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
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE
Bismarck, ND · FRN 0002469658
Holds 42 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8 MI W
- City
- Alpena
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57312
- County
- Jerauld County
- County FIPS
- 46073
- Coordinates
- 44.18417, -98.51694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1041780 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1041780 is about 22% above the 57 m average across the 12 structures registered in Jerauld County. It is about 18% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 35% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 448 m, which puts the top of the structure 517 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1041780, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alpena in Jerauld County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.18417, -98.51694, with the site address filed as "8 MI W". Jerauld County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 48th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 7 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Alpena, SD · 1042456, a guyed tower at 262 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 1041780 on Sep 7, 2022. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1041780?
The FCC record lists BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE of Bismarck, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002469658. Across the registry it holds 42 structure registrations, the 397th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (25 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-13401-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 1041780?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (226 ft), and 517 m (1,696 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1041780?
The registered owner is BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, which holds 42 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1041780?
It is located near Alpena, Jerauld County, South Dakota at 8 MI W (44.18417, -98.51694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 19, 2014.
What type of structure is 1041780?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jerauld County, SD?
Jerauld County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 48th-largest count among 66 counties in South 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 1041780, Alpena, Jerauld County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/alpena-1041780 (data as of October 20, 2026).