Tank 1250128 — Watertown, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1250128 — tank near Watertown, South Dakota. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1250128 is a 49 m (160 ft) tank near Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 11, 2005. It is registered to Codington County, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1250128 |
| Unique system identifier | 2649292 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-agl-2814-oe |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Watertown, SD · FRN 0007994833
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14th Ave Watertower
- City
- Watertown
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57201
- County
- Codington County
- County FIPS
- 46029
- Coordinates
- 44.91956, -97.11969
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1250128 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1250128 is about 42% below the 84 m average across the 39 structures registered in Codington County. It is about 42% below 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 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 549 m, which puts the top of the structure 597 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1250128, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.91956, -97.11969, with the site address filed as "14th Ave Watertower". 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 "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 1250128 on Sep 15, 2005. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1250128?
The FCC record lists Codington County of Watertown, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007994833. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is BANT (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-agl-2814-oe and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1250128?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 597 m (1,960 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1250128?
The registered owner is Codington County, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1250128?
It is located near Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota at 14th Ave Watertower (44.91956, -97.11969). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 11, 2005.
What type of structure is 1250128?
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 1250128, 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 1250128, Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/watertown-1250128 (data as of October 20, 2026).