Tank 1209662 — Watertown, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209662 — tank near Watertown, South Dakota. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209662 is a 33 m (107 ft) tank near Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to City of Watertown, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209662 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606759 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Feb 17, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-agl-6241-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
Watertown, SD · FRN 0002403947
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 216 6th Ave NW
- City
- Watertown
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57201
- County
- Codington County
- County FIPS
- 46029
- Coordinates
- 44.90831, -97.11786
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1209662 compared with others?
At 33 m, structure 1209662 is about 39% of the 84 m average across the 39 structures registered in Codington County. It is about 39% 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 about 25% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 27 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 33 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 546 m, which puts the top of the structure 578 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209662, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.90831, -97.11786, with the site address filed as "216 6th Ave NW". Codington County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 29 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 South Shore, SD · 1206577, a tower at 267 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1209662 on Feb 17, 2000. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 154 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1209662?
The FCC record lists City of Watertown of Watertown, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002403947. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 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 99-agl-6241-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 1209662?
Its registered overall height above ground is 33 m (107 ft), and 578 m (1,897 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209662?
The registered owner is City of Watertown, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209662?
It is located near Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota at 216 6th Ave NW (44.90831, -97.11786). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1209662?
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 Codington County, SD?
Codington County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 6th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209662, 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 1209662, Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/watertown-1209662 (data as of October 20, 2026).