Antenna structures in Potter County, South Dakota
At a glance
Potter County, South Dakota has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 24th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1032571 near Gettysburg at 152 m (497 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Potter County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 17 registrations, Potter County ranks 24th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 77% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Potter County?
The most common filed structure type in Potter County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (41.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and lattice tower (3).
By registration status: 11 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled, 1 terminated and 1 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 Potter County?
Horvath Towers V, LLC holds the most registrations in Potter County, with 2 of the 17. The next largest are American Towers LLC (1), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (1) and BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE (1). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Potter County have registered structures?
Registrations in Potter County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gettysburg (12), Hoven (2), Lebanon (2) and Forest City (1).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Potter County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gettysburg · 1032571 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Gettysburg · 1316904 | 140 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Forest City · 1291044 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Gettysburg · 1326194 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 5 | Gettysburg · 1326625 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Gettysburg · 1040241 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Hoven · 1284681 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Gettysburg · 1041775 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Gettysburg · 1042410 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Gettysburg · 1307687 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Gettysburg · 1209200 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Gettysburg · 1056381 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Hoven · 1272722 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Lebanon · 1272931 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 15 | Lebanon · 1287241 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Gettysburg · 1202376 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Gettysburg · 1201769 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Potter County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Potter 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 Potter County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Potter County is registration 1032571, a guyed tower near Gettysburg at 152 m (497 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Potter County?
Horvath Towers V, LLC holds the most registrations in Potter County (2), followed by American Towers LLC (1).
What kind of towers are in Potter County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 17 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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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 Potter County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/potter-county (data as of October 13, 2026).