Antenna structures in Lyman County, South Dakota
At a glance
Lyman County, South Dakota has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them marked constructed. That is the 13th-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 1049735 near Reliance at 404 m (1,326 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lyman County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 27 registrations, Lyman County ranks 13th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 120 m, about 43% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 404 m, is about 3.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lyman County?
The most common filed structure type in Lyman County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (59.3%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and lattice tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 21 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 1 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 Lyman County?
DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC holds the most registrations in Lyman County, with 5 of the 27. The next largest are Communications Center Inc (4), BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (3) and CCATT LLC (3). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lyman County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lyman County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Presho (7), Reliance (6), Chamberlain (4), Vivian (3) and Kennebec (3).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Lyman County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliance · 1049735 | 404 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Presho · 1041931 | 332 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Reliance · 1286616 | 313 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Presho · 1244015 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Vivian · 1243503 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Reliance · 1050667 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Vivian · 1218379 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Reliance · 1035406 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Chamberlain · 1219086 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Presho · 1219089 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Presho · 1219387 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Presho · 1219388 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Presho · 1220582 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Chamberlain · 1232682 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Chamberlain · 1233106 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Iona · 1041167 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Kennebec · 1325845 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Vivian · 1042388 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Pierre · 1049740 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Reliance · 1270868 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Kennebec · 1319573 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Chamberlain · 1058945 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Ft. Pierre · 1202877 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Reliance · 1202380 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Lower Brule · 1261638 | 49 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 26 | Kennebec · 1202618 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Presho · 1218069 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lyman County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Lyman County, South Dakota, 21 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 Lyman County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lyman County is registration 1049735, a tower near Reliance at 404 m (1,326 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lyman County?
DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC holds the most registrations in Lyman County (5), followed by Communications Center Inc (4).
What kind of towers are in Lyman County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 27 registrations), then guyed tower (8).
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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 Lyman County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/lyman-county (data as of October 13, 2026).