Antenna structures in Beadle County, South Dakota
At a glance
Beadle County, South Dakota has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 15th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.9% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1036498 near Huron at 99 m (323 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Beadle County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 24 registrations, Beadle County ranks 15th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 61 m, about 28% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 99 m, is about 62% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Beadle County?
The most common filed structure type in Beadle County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (41.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (4) and guyed tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 1 dismantled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Beadle County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Beadle County, with 5 of the 24. The next largest are CCATT LLC (3), American Towers LLC (2) and NorthWestern Corporation (2). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Beadle County have registered structures?
Registrations in Beadle County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Huron (19), Wolsey (3), Iroquois (1) and Hitchcock (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Beadle County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huron · 1036498 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Huron · 1058959 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Wolsey · 1278601 | 96 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 4 | Huron · 1291071 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Iroquois · 1265295 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Hitchcock · 1257747 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Wolsey · 1257059 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Huron · 1277757 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Huron · 1041147 | 64 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Huron · 1049868 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Huron · 1054365 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Wolsey · 1326012 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Huron · 1039351 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Huron · 1051567 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Huron · 1039346 | 45 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Huron · 1055711 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Huron · 1280916 | 43 m | Building with antenna | Terminated |
| 18 | Huron · 1267381 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Huron · 1267617 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Huron · 1307019 | 33 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Huron · 1328260 | 32 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Huron · 1330310 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Huron · 1311010 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Huron · 1288185 | 15 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Beadle County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Beadle County, South Dakota, 17 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 Beadle County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Beadle County is registration 1036498, a guyed tower near Huron at 99 m (323 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Beadle County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Beadle County (5), followed by CCATT LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Beadle County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 24 registrations), then lattice tower (4).
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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 Beadle County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/beadle-county (data as of October 13, 2026).