Tower 1202045 — Spearfish, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202045 — tower (type not specified) near Spearfish, 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 1202045 is a 16 m (53 ft) tower near Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 25, 1999, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 22, 2001. It is registered to Midcontinent Communications, which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1202045 |
| Unique system identifier | 2598784 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 25, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Jun 10, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 22, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-2304-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Sioux Falls, SD · FRN 0002621951
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 mi E & 0.5 mi N
- City
- Spearfish
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57783
- County
- Lawrence County
- County FIPS
- 46081
- Coordinates
- 44.48275, -103.82214
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Lead, SD · 1042277194 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Lead, SD · 1042361185 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Lead, SD · 1056646184 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Lead, SD · 1203805158 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Newell, SD · 1250083152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1202045 compared with others?
At 16 m, structure 1202045 is about 23% of the 72 m average across the 27 structures registered in Lawrence County. It is about 19% 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 21% of that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 1,231 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,247 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1202045, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Spearfish in Lawrence County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.48275, -103.82214, with the site address filed as "1 mi E & 0.5 mi N". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1202045 on Jun 10, 2002. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1202045?
The FCC record lists Midcontinent Communications of Sioux Falls, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002621951. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-2304-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1202045?
Its registered overall height above ground is 16 m (53 ft), and 1,247 m (4,092 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1202045?
The registered owner is Midcontinent Communications, which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1202045?
It is located near Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota at 1 mi E & 0.5 mi N (44.48275, -103.82214). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 25, 1999.
What type of structure is 1202045?
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 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1202045, Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/spearfish-1202045 (data as of October 20, 2026).