Tower 1042361 — Lead, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042361 — tower (type not specified) near Lead, 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 1042361 is a 185 m (606 ft) tower near Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1966. It is registered to Legacy Broadcasting of Rapid City, LLC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042361 |
| Unique system identifier | 605564 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1966 |
| Registration issued | May 13, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | CE-OE-66-26 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 5, 14, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Legacy Broadcasting of Rapid City, LLC
Greenwood, MS · FRN 0025004748
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TERRY PEAK 3.3 MI SW
- City
- Lead
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57754
- County
- Lawrence County
- County FIPS
- 46081
- Coordinates
- 44.32667, -103.83722
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042361 compared with others?
At 185 m, structure 1042361 is about 2.6 times the 72 m average across the 27 structures registered in Lawrence County. It is about twice 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 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 160 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 185 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,126 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,310 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042361, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lead in Lawrence County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.32667, -103.83722, with the site address filed as "TERRY PEAK 3.3 MI SW". Lawrence County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 20 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 Lead, SD · 1042277, a tower at 194 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 1042361 on May 13, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042361?
The FCC record lists Legacy Broadcasting of Rapid City, LLC of Greenwood, MS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025004748. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study CE-OE-66-26, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 5, 14, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042361?
Its registered overall height above ground is 185 m (606 ft), and 2,310 m (7,579 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042361?
The registered owner is Legacy Broadcasting of Rapid City, LLC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042361?
It is located near Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota at TERRY PEAK 3.3 MI SW (44.32667, -103.83722). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1966.
What type of structure is 1042361?
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 Lawrence County, SD?
Lawrence County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 12th-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 1042361, Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/lead-1042361 (data as of October 13, 2026).