Antenna structures in Mellette County, South Dakota
At a glance
Mellette County, South Dakota has 7 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them marked constructed. That is the 61st-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.54% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1242768 near White River at 149 m (489 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Mellette County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 7 registrations, Mellette County ranks 61st of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 103 m, about 23% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 149 m, is about 45% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Mellette County?
The most common filed structure type in Mellette County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 4 registrations (57.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (2) and tower (1).
By registration status: 6 constructed 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 Mellette County?
American Towers LLC, BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering, CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc., Crown Castle Towers 09, Diamond Towers IV LLC and WhiteRock Holdings LLC hold the most registrations in Mellette County, 1 each of the 7. 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Mellette County have registered structures?
Registrations in Mellette County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are White River (5), Norris (1) and Wood (1).
Every registration
All 7 structures in Mellette County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White River · 1242768 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Norris · 1291016 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | White River · 1300500 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Wood · 1334594 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | White River · 1271725 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | White River · 1041369 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | White River · 1319284 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Mellette County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 7 registered antenna structures in Mellette County, South Dakota, 6 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 Mellette County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Mellette County is registration 1242768, a tower near White River at 149 m (489 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Mellette County?
American Towers LLC, BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering, CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc., Crown Castle Towers 09, Diamond Towers IV LLC and WhiteRock Holdings LLC are tied for the most registrations in Mellette County, with 1 each.
What kind of towers are in Mellette County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (4 of 7 registrations), then lattice tower (2).
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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 Mellette County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/mellette-county (data as of October 13, 2026).