Tower 1207816 — Carrizo Springs, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1207816 — tower (type not specified) near Carrizo Springs, Texas. 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 1207816 is a 91 m (300 ft) tower near Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 16, 1999. It is registered to Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1207816 |
| Unique system identifier | 2604684 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 16, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Dec 27, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ASW-4397-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
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Brackettville, TX · FRN 0001686930
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Intersection of Sunshine Lane and Valley Street
- City
- Carrizo Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78834
- County
- Dimmit County
- County FIPS
- 48127
- Coordinates
- 28.52108, -99.88228
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1207816 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1207816 is roughly in line with the 97 m average across the 48 structures registered in Dimmit County. It is about 20% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 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 20% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 198 m, which puts the top of the structure 289 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1207816, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carrizo Springs in Dimmit County, Texas, at coordinates 28.52108, -99.88228, with the site address filed as "Intersection of Sunshine Lane and Valley Street". Dimmit County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 134th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 34 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Crystal City, TX · 1267370, a tower at 610 m (granted (not yet 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 1207816 on Dec 27, 1999. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1207816?
The FCC record lists Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. of Brackettville, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001686930. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ASW-4397-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 1207816?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (300 ft), and 289 m (949 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1207816?
The registered owner is Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1207816?
It is located near Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas at Intersection of Sunshine Lane and Valley Street (28.52108, -99.88228). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 16, 1999.
What type of structure is 1207816?
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 Dimmit County, TX?
Dimmit County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them constructed — the 134th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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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 1207816, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/carrizo-springs-1207816 (data as of October 20, 2026).