Tower 1040240 — Junius, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040240 — tower (type not specified) near Junius, South Dakota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040240 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Junius, Lake County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1993. It is registered to EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040240 |
| Unique system identifier | 104156 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-AGL-1715-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
Madison, SD · FRN 0002431112
Holds 26 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3 MI S AND .5 MI W
- City
- Junius
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57076
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 46079
- Coordinates
- 43.96583, -97.25583
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Salem, SD · 1042111477 m
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1040240 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1040240 is about 71% above the 89 m average across the 21 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 81% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 148 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 555 m, which puts the top of the structure 707 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040240, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Junius in Lake County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.96583, -97.25583, with the site address filed as "3 MI S AND .5 MI W". Lake County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 16 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Salem, SD · 1042111, a structure at 477 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1040240 on Apr 22, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1040240?
The FCC record lists EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC of Madison, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002431112. Across the registry it holds 26 structure registrations, including 23 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-AGL-1715-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040240?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 707 m (2,319 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040240?
The registered owner is EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040240?
It is located near Junius, Lake County, South Dakota at 3 MI S AND .5 MI W (43.96583, -97.25583). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1993.
What type of structure is 1040240?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lake County, SD?
Lake County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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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 structure 1040240, Junius, Lake County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/junius-1040240 (data as of October 13, 2026).