Guyed tower 1057546 — Lake Andes, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057546 — guyed tower near Lake Andes, South Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057546 is a 78 m (257 ft) guyed tower near Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 10, 2015. It is registered to Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1057546 |
| Unique system identifier | 617983 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 10, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Apr 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| 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
Western Area Power Administration
Lakewood, CO · FRN 0006159750
Holds 25 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SOUTHWEST OF LAKE ANDES SD
- City
- Lake Andes
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57356
- County
- Charles Mix County
- County FIPS
- 46023
- Coordinates
- 43.14861, -98.62472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1057546 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1057546 is about 15% above the 68 m average across the 12 structures registered in Charles Mix County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 27% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 72 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 590 m, which puts the top of the structure 668 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1057546, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lake Andes in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.14861, -98.62472, with the site address filed as "SOUTHWEST OF LAKE ANDES SD". Charles Mix County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 10 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 Armour, SD · 1249275, a tower at 151 m (constructed).
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 1057546 on Apr 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1057546?
The FCC record lists Western Area Power Administration of Lakewood, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006159750. Across the registry it holds 25 structure registrations, including 11 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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 1057546?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 668 m (2,192 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1057546?
The registered owner is Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1057546?
It is located near Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota at SOUTHWEST OF LAKE ANDES SD (43.14861, -98.62472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 10, 2015.
What type of structure is 1057546?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Charles Mix County, SD?
Charles Mix County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 44th-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1057546, Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/lake-andes-1057546 (data as of October 20, 2026).