Tower 1216008 — Watertown, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216008 — tower (type not specified) near Watertown, 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 1216008 is a 79 m (260 ft) tower near Watertown, Grant County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 22, 2000. It is registered to Dakota Leasing for Telecommunications I, LLC, which holds 28 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216008 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613514 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 22, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Oct 2, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AGL-2253-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Dakota Leasing for Telecommunications I, LLC
Watertown, SD · FRN 0006150551
Holds 28 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 45745 153RD STREET
- City
- Watertown
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57263
- County
- Grant County
- County FIPS
- 46051
- Coordinates
- 45.16417, -97.05808
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216008 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1216008 is about 15% below the 94 m average across the 17 structures registered in Grant County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 586 m, which puts the top of the structure 665 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216008, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Watertown in Grant County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.16417, -97.05808, with the site address filed as "45745 153RD STREET". Grant County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 14 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 "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 1216008 on Oct 2, 2002. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1216008?
The FCC record lists Dakota Leasing for Telecommunications I, LLC of Watertown, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006150551. Across the registry it holds 28 structure registrations, including 27 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (26 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AGL-2253-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216008?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 665 m (2,181 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216008?
The registered owner is Dakota Leasing for Telecommunications I, LLC, which holds 28 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216008?
It is located near Watertown, Grant County, South Dakota at 45745 153RD STREET (45.16417, -97.05808). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 22, 2000.
What type of structure is 1216008?
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 Grant County, SD?
Grant County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 23rd-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 1216008, Watertown, Grant County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/watertown-1216008 (data as of October 20, 2026).