Tower 1211916 — Bath, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1211916 — tower (type not specified) near Bath, South 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 1211916 is a 126 m (412 ft) tower near Bath, Brown County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 1, 2000. It is registered to Northern Electric Cooperative, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1211916 |
| Unique system identifier | 2609070 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Dec 11, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-AGL-489-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| 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
Bath, SD · FRN 0002432540
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1/4 Mile West
- City
- Bath
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57427
- County
- Brown County
- County FIPS
- 46013
- Coordinates
- 45.46581, -98.33703
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1211916 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1211916 is about twice the 63 m average across the 56 structures registered in Brown County. It is about 50% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 65% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 126 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 396 m, which puts the top of the structure 522 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1211916, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bath in Brown County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.46581, -98.33703, with the site address filed as "1/4 Mile West". Brown County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 40 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 Chelsea, SD · 1018772, a tower at 183 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 1211916 on Dec 11, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1211916?
The FCC record lists Northern Electric Cooperative of Bath, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002432540. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-AGL-489-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1211916?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (412 ft), and 522 m (1,712 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1211916?
The registered owner is Northern Electric Cooperative, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1211916?
It is located near Bath, Brown County, South Dakota at 1/4 Mile West (45.46581, -98.33703). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 1, 2000.
What type of structure is 1211916?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Brown County, SD?
Brown County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1211916, Bath, Brown County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/bath-1211916 (data as of October 13, 2026).