Antenna structures in Buffalo County, South Dakota
At a glance
Buffalo County, South Dakota has 6 FCC-registered antenna structures, 5 of them marked constructed. That is the 63rd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.47% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1318780 near Chamberlain at 102 m (334 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Buffalo County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 6 registrations, Buffalo County ranks 63rd of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, about 12% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 102 m, is about 37% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Buffalo County?
The most common filed structure type in Buffalo County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 3 registrations (50%). It is followed by tower (2) and lattice tower (1).
By registration status: 5 constructed and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Buffalo County?
American Towers LLC, BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, CCATT LLC, EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, Tillman Infrastructure, LLC and US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS hold the most registrations in Buffalo County, 1 each of the 6. 6 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Buffalo County have registered structures?
Registrations in Buffalo County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Fort Thompson (4), Chamberlain (1) and Gann Valley (1).
Every registration
All 6 structures in Buffalo County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain · 1318780 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Fort Thompson · 1040242 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Gann Valley · 1266556 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Fort Thompson · 1041776 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Fort Thompson · 1278404 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Fort Thompson · 1289675 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Buffalo County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 6 registered antenna structures in Buffalo County, South Dakota, 5 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 Buffalo County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Buffalo County is registration 1318780, a guyed tower near Chamberlain at 102 m (334 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Buffalo County?
American Towers LLC, BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, CCATT LLC, EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, Tillman Infrastructure, LLC and US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS are tied for the most registrations in Buffalo County, with 1 each.
What kind of towers are in Buffalo County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (3 of 6 registrations), then tower (2).
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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 Buffalo County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/buffalo-county (data as of October 13, 2026).