Tower 1248689 — Lake Peterson, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248689 — tower (type not specified) near Lake Peterson, 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 1248689 is a 46 m (150 ft) tower near Lake Peterson, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 8, 2006. It is registered to OTTER TAIL POWER CO., which holds 26 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1248689 |
| Unique system identifier | 2647853 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 8, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Jun 1, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-AGL-777-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Fergus Falls, MN · FRN 0002650521
Holds 26 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- LOT 9 BLOCK 13 WESTERN TOWN ADITION
- City
- Lake Peterson
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57249
- County
- Kingsbury County
- County FIPS
- 46077
- Coordinates
- 44.36500, -97.38083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1248689 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1248689 is about half of the 96 m average across the 16 structures registered in Kingsbury County. It is about half of the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 40% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 39 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 46 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 524 m, which puts the top of the structure 570 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1248689, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lake Peterson in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.36500, -97.38083, with the site address filed as "LOT 9 BLOCK 13 WESTERN TOWN ADITION". Kingsbury County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 13 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 Hetland, SD · 1049729, a guyed tower at 244 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 1248689 on Jun 1, 2005. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1248689?
The FCC record lists OTTER TAIL POWER CO. of Fergus Falls, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002650521. Across the registry it holds 26 structure registrations, including 5 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-AGL-777-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1248689?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (150 ft), and 570 m (1,869 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1248689?
The registered owner is OTTER TAIL POWER CO., which holds 26 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1248689?
It is located near Lake Peterson, Kingsbury County, South Dakota at LOT 9 BLOCK 13 WESTERN TOWN ADITION (44.36500, -97.38083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 8, 2006.
What type of structure is 1248689?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kingsbury County, SD?
Kingsbury County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248689, weekly bulk file.
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 1248689, Lake Peterson, Kingsbury County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/lake-peterson-1248689 (data as of October 20, 2026).