Antenna structures in Lawrence County, South Dakota
At a glance
Lawrence County, South Dakota has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 12th-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 1042277 near Lead at 194 m (638 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lawrence County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 27 registrations, Lawrence County ranks 12th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 72 m, about 15% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 194 m, is about 2.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lawrence County?
The most common filed structure type in Lawrence County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (55.6%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (3). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled, 1 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 Lawrence County?
Riverfront Broadcasting, LLC holds the most registrations in Lawrence County, with 4 of the 27. The next largest are CommNet Cellular Inc. (3), City of Spearfish (2) and Alltel Corporation (1). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lawrence County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lawrence County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Spearfish (12), Lead (6), Deadwood (6), Whitewood (2) and Rapid City (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Lawrence County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lead · 1042277 | 194 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Lead · 1042361 | 185 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Lead · 1056646 | 184 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Lead · 1203805 | 158 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Lead · 1042866 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Spearfish · 1225167 | 119 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Whitewood · 1232690 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Spearfish · 1058973 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Whitewood · 1248600 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Deadwood · 1270700 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Rapid City · 1240385 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Deadwood · 1032755 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 13 | Deadwood · 1032756 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 14 | Lead · 1041085 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Deadwood · 1267805 | 39 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 16 | Spearfish · 1268521 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Spearfish · 1331165 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Deadwood · 1329785 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Deadwood · 1265893 | 32 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 20 | Spearfish · 1253405 | 19 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Spearfish · 1256800 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 22 | Spearfish · 1061651 | 17 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Spearfish · 1200786 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 24 | Spearfish · 1202045 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Spearfish · 1282502 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Spearfish · 1282728 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Spearfish · 1263474 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lawrence County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Lawrence County, South Dakota, 20 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 Lawrence County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lawrence County is registration 1042277, a tower near Lead at 194 m (638 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lawrence County?
Riverfront Broadcasting, LLC holds the most registrations in Lawrence County (4), followed by CommNet Cellular Inc. (3).
What kind of towers are in Lawrence County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 27 registrations), then guyed 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 Lawrence County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/lawrence-county (data as of October 13, 2026).