Antenna structures in Clay County, South Dakota
At a glance
Clay County, South Dakota has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them marked constructed. That is the 10th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 2.1% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1291804 near Gayville at 120 m (395 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Clay County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 27 registrations, Clay County ranks 10th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 57 m, about 32% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 120 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Clay County?
The most common filed structure type in Clay County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (55.6%). It is followed by monopole (5) and lattice tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 18 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 2 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 Clay County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. and South Dakota Network, LLC hold the most registrations in Clay County, 4 each of the 27. Other owners include BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (2), CCATT LLC (2) and Culhane Communications, Inc. (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Clay County have registered structures?
Registrations in Clay County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Vermillion (23), Volin (2), Gayville (1) and Alsen (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Clay County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gayville · 1291804 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Alsen · 1238948 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Volin · 1050678 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Vermillion · 1058965 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Volin · 1260685 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Vermillion · 1328404 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Vermillion · 1238952 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Vermillion · 1050677 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Vermillion · 1049739 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Vermillion · 1035412 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Vermillion · 1013179 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Vermillion · 1321908 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Vermillion · 1222824 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Vermillion · 1058727 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Vermillion · 1258723 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Vermillion · 1038383 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Vermillion · 1329127 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Vermillion · 1204794 | 35 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Vermillion · 1042414 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Vermillion · 1312487 | 30 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Vermillion · 1213518 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Vermillion · 1242725 | 26 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 23 | Vermillion · 1296352 | 23 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Vermillion · 1314976 | 15 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Vermillion · 1314977 | 15 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Vermillion · 1314978 | 15 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Vermillion · 1314979 | 15 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Clay County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Clay County, South Dakota, 18 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 Clay County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Clay County is registration 1291804, a guyed tower near Gayville at 120 m (395 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Clay County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. and South Dakota Network, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Clay County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Clay County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 27 registrations), then monopole (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 Clay County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/clay-county (data as of October 13, 2026).