Antenna structures in Harding County, South Dakota
At a glance
Harding County, South Dakota has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them marked constructed. That is the 50th-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 1054247 near Buffalo at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Harding County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 11 registrations, Harding County ranks 50th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, about 10% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 65% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Harding County?
The most common filed structure type in Harding County is tower (code TOWER), with 5 registrations (45.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and guyed tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 9 constructed, 1 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Harding County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Harding County, with 5 of the 11. The next largest are Octagon Towers, LLC (2), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (1) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (1). 5 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Harding County have registered structures?
Registrations in Harding County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Buffalo (6), Camp Crook (2), Ludlow (2) and Reva (1).
Every registration
All 11 structures in Harding County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo · 1054247 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Camp Crook · 1316307 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Buffalo · 1296818 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Buffalo · 1284682 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Buffalo · 1296620 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Reva · 1277298 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Ludlow · 1271666 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Ludlow · 1285258 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Buffalo · 1275525 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Camp Crook · 1277581 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Buffalo · 1203488 | 12 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Harding County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 11 registered antenna structures in Harding 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 Harding County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Harding County is registration 1054247, a guyed tower near Buffalo at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Harding County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Harding County (5), followed by Octagon Towers, LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Harding County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (5 of 11 registrations), then lattice 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 Harding County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/harding-county (data as of October 13, 2026).