Antenna structures in Lake County, South Dakota
At a glance
Lake County, South Dakota has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 18th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.6% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1040240 near Junius at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lake County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 21 registrations, Lake County ranks 18th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 89 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lake County?
The most common filed structure type in Lake County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (38.1%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and lattice tower (5). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 2 terminated, 2 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Lake County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Lake County, with 3 of the 21. The next largest are BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (2), City of Madison (2) and NorthWestern Corporation (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lake County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lake County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Madison (9), Winfred (4), Wentworth (2), Nunda (2) and Junius (1).
Every registration
All 21 structures in Lake County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junius · 1040240 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Madison · 1298533 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Madison · 1049732 | 135 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Wentworth · 1319672 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Winfred · 1320057 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Madison · 1041805 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Madison · 1042039 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Madison · 1058961 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Ramona · 1332379 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Nunda · 1285337 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Chester · 1262385 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Wentworth · 1040459 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Winfred · 1039344 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Madison · 1252257 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Winfred · 1304142 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Howard · 1041769 | 72 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Winfred · 1334107 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Nunda · 1265014 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Madison · 1041767 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 20 | Madison · 1215198 | 41 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 21 | Madison · 1264627 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lake County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 21 registered antenna structures in Lake County, South Dakota, 16 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 Lake County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lake County is registration 1040240, a tower near Junius at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lake County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Lake County (3), followed by BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (2).
What kind of towers are in Lake County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 21 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Lake County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/lake-county (data as of October 20, 2026).