Antenna structures in Hyde County, South Dakota
At a glance
Hyde County, South Dakota has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 39th-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 1291689 near Highmore at 125 m (410 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hyde County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 13 registrations, Hyde County ranks 39th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 82 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 125 m, is about 52% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hyde County?
The most common filed structure type in Hyde County is tower (code TOWER), with 5 registrations (38.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (4) and guyed tower (3).
By registration status: 11 constructed and 2 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 Hyde County?
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, CommNet Cellular Inc. and NorthWestern Corporation hold the most registrations in Hyde County, 2 each of the 13. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1), CCATT LLC (1) and Communications Center Inc (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hyde County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hyde County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Highmore (10), Stepaan (2) and Pickstown (1).
Every registration
All 13 structures in Hyde County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pickstown · 1050669 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Highmore · 1291689 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Highmore · 1315362 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Stepaan · 1042147 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Stepaan · 1042458 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Highmore · 1285606 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Highmore · 1284339 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Highmore · 1041774 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Highmore · 1257568 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Highmore · 1202625 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Highmore · 1315588 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Highmore · 1039345 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Highmore · 1293429 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hyde County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 13 registered antenna structures in Hyde County, South Dakota, 11 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 Hyde County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hyde County is registration 1291689, a guyed tower near Highmore at 125 m (410 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hyde County?
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, CommNet Cellular Inc. and NorthWestern Corporation are tied for the most registrations in Hyde County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Hyde County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (5 of 13 registrations), then lattice tower (4).
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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 Hyde County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/hyde-county (data as of October 13, 2026).