Antenna structures in Brule County, South Dakota
At a glance
Brule County, South Dakota has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them marked constructed. That is the 35th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1219080 near Pukwana at 106 m (349 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Brule County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 13 registrations, Brule County ranks 35th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 62 m, about 26% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 106 m, is about 72% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Brule County?
The most common filed structure type in Brule County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (61.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and monopole (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 9 constructed, 2 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 Brule County?
DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC and NorthWestern Corporation hold the most registrations in Brule County, 2 each of the 13. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1), BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1) and CCATT LLC (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Brule County have registered structures?
Registrations in Brule County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Kimball (6), Chamberlain (6) and Pukwana (1).
Every registration
All 13 structures in Brule County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimball · 1219076 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Pukwana · 1219080 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Kimball · 1058856 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Chamberlain · 1042408 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Kimball · 1049730 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Kimball · 1042386 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Chamberlain · 1219853 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Chamberlain · 1202378 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Chamberlain · 1264675 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Kimball · 1237359 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Kimball · 1305113 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Chamberlain · 1288383 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Chamberlain · 1326049 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Brule County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 13 registered antenna structures in Brule County, South Dakota, 9 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 Brule County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Brule County is registration 1219080, a guyed tower near Pukwana at 106 m (349 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Brule County?
DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC and NorthWestern Corporation are tied for the most registrations in Brule County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Brule County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 13 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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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 Brule County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/brule-county (data as of October 13, 2026).