Tower 1049734 — Lowry, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049734 — tower (type not specified) near Lowry, 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 1049734 is a 252 m (826 ft) tower near Lowry, Walworth County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1975. It is registered to SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049734 |
| Unique system identifier | 611429 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1975 |
| Registration issued | Jun 11, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-0638-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 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
SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK
Vermillion, SD
Location
- Address
- 3 MI S
- City
- Lowry
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57472
- County
- Walworth County
- County FIPS
- 46129
- Coordinates
- 45.27722, -99.98639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049734 compared with others?
At 252 m, structure 1049734 is about 2.8 times the 91 m average across the 16 structures registered in Walworth County. It is about 3.0 times 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 3.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 229 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 252 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 663 m, which puts the top of the structure 915 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049734, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lowry in Walworth County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.27722, -99.98639, with the site address filed as "3 MI S". Walworth County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 12 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 Lowry, SD · 1042450, a tower at 190 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 1049734 on Jun 11, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1049734?
The FCC record lists SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK of Vermillion, SD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-0638-OE, 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, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049734?
Its registered overall height above ground is 252 m (826 ft), and 915 m (3,001 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049734?
The registered owner is SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK.
Where is antenna structure 1049734?
It is located near Lowry, Walworth County, South Dakota at 3 MI S (45.27722, -99.98639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1975.
What type of structure is 1049734?
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 Walworth County, SD?
Walworth County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 28th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049734, weekly bulk file.
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 1049734, Lowry, Walworth County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/lowry-1049734 (data as of October 13, 2026).