Antenna structures in Spink County, South Dakota
At a glance
Spink County, South Dakota has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 52nd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.85% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018772 near Chelsea at 183 m (600 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Spink County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 11 registrations, Spink County ranks 52nd of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 183 m, is about 2.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Spink County?
The most common filed structure type in Spink County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (54.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and pole (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 11 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 Spink County?
CCATT LLC holds the most registrations in Spink County, with 2 of the 11. The next largest are BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1), BNSF Railway Co. (1) and EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Spink County have registered structures?
Registrations in Spink County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Redfield (6), Chelsea (1), Conde (1), Doland (1) and Mellette (1).
Every registration
All 11 structures in Spink County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea · 1018772 | 183 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Conde · 1315867 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Redfield · 1044645 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Doland · 1255517 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Mellette · 1257763 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Frankfort · 1040234 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Redfield · 1260737 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Redfield · 1051566 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Redfield · 1211912 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Redfield · 1324246 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Redfield · 1200156 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Spink County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 11 registered antenna structures in Spink 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 Spink County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Spink County is registration 1018772, a tower near Chelsea at 183 m (600 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Spink County?
CCATT LLC holds the most registrations in Spink County (2), followed by BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1).
What kind of towers are in Spink County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 11 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 Spink County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/spink-county (data as of October 13, 2026).