Antenna structures in Butte County, South Dakota
At a glance
Butte County, South Dakota has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them marked constructed. That is the 36th-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 1256083 near Castle Rock at 130 m (426 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Butte County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 13 registrations, Butte County ranks 36th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 110 m, about 31% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about 18% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Butte County?
The most common filed structure type in Butte County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (53.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and mast (1).
By registration status: 8 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Butte County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Butte County, with 3 of the 13. The next largest are CCATT LLC (2), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (1) and BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Butte County have registered structures?
Registrations in Butte County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Newell (6), Belle Fourche (3), Castle Rock (2), Bell Fourche (1) and Belle Forche (1).
Every registration
All 13 structures in Butte County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newell · 1250083 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Castle Rock · 1044532 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Castle Rock · 1256083 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Newell · 1291220 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 5 | Bell Fourche · 1314026 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Newell · 1312140 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Belle Fourche · 1208724 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Newell · 1260192 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Newell · 1326253 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Belle Forche · 1268188 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Newell · 1263845 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Belle Fourche · 1200128 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Belle Fourche · 1242115 | 79 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Butte County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 13 registered antenna structures in Butte County, South Dakota, 8 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 Butte County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Butte County is registration 1256083, a guyed tower near Castle Rock at 130 m (426 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Butte County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Butte County (3), followed by CCATT LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Butte County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 13 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Butte County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/butte-county (data as of October 13, 2026).