Antenna structures in Day County, South Dakota
At a glance
Day County, South Dakota has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 49th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.85% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1049733 near Pierpont at 325 m (1,066 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Day County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 11 registrations, Day County ranks 49th 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 325 m, is about 2.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Day County?
The most common filed structure type in Day County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 5 registrations (45.5%). It is followed by tower (3) and lattice tower (2).
By registration status: 10 constructed and 1 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 Day County?
BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering, James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company dba James Valley Telecommunications and Rural Cellular Corporation hold the most registrations in Day County, 2 each of the 11. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (1) and EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Day County have registered structures?
Registrations in Day County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Webster (3), Crandall (2), Bristol (2), Pierpont (1) and Waubay (1).
Every registration
All 11 structures in Day County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierpont · 1049733 | 325 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Waubay · 1315926 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Webster · 1041806 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Roslyn · 1306585 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Webster · 1041139 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Crandall · 1040233 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Webster · 1027421 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Crandall · 1041137 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Bristol · 1040457 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Bristol · 1256095 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Crocker · 1205983 | 60 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Day County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 11 registered antenna structures in Day County, South Dakota, 10 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 Day County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Day County is registration 1049733, a tower near Pierpont at 325 m (1,066 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Day County?
BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering, James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company dba James Valley Telecommunications and Rural Cellular Corporation are tied for the most registrations in Day County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Day County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (5 of 11 registrations), then 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 Day County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/day-county (data as of October 13, 2026).