Tank 1215198 — Madison, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1215198 — tank near Madison, South Dakota. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1215198 is a 41 m (133 ft) tank near Madison, Lake County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1998. It is registered to City of Madison, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1215198 |
| Unique system identifier | 2612703 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jun 18, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-6608-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
Madison, SD · FRN 0018025387
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 106 N, Range 52 W
- City
- Madison
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57042
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 46079
- Coordinates
- 44.00942, -97.12033
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1215198 compared with others?
At 41 m, structure 1215198 is about half of the 89 m average across the 21 structures registered in Lake County. It is about half of the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 1,099 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 41 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 518 m, which puts the top of the structure 559 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1215198, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Madison in Lake County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.00942, -97.12033, with the site address filed as "SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 106 N, Range 52 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 1215198 on Jun 18, 2013. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1215198?
The FCC record lists City of Madison of Madison, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018025387. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TANK (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-6608-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 1215198?
Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (133 ft), and 559 m (1,833 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1215198?
The registered owner is City of Madison, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1215198?
It is located near Madison, Lake County, South Dakota at SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 106 N, Range 52 W (44.00942, -97.12033). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1998.
What type of structure is 1215198?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,099 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1215198, 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 1215198, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/madison-1215198 (data as of October 20, 2026).