Antenna structures in Dawson County, Texas
At a glance
Dawson County, Texas has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them marked constructed. That is the 174th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.16% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1027999 near Lamesa at 158 m (518 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Dawson County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 33 registrations, Dawson County ranks 174th of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 90 m, about 18% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 158 m, is about 75% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Dawson County?
The most common filed structure type in Dawson County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (69.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and pole (1). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 26 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed) and 3 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Dawson County?
Alltel Corporation, American Towers LLC and South Plains Communications hold the most registrations in Dawson County, 3 each of the 33. Other owners include SBA Towers II LLC (2), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (1) and Atmos Energy (1). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Dawson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Dawson County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lamesa (24), Welch (3), La Mesa (2), Key (1) and Punkin Center (1).
Every registration
All 33 structures in Dawson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamesa · 1027999 | 158 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | La Mesa · 1059364 | 155 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Lamesa · 1014004 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Key · 1050605 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Lamesa · 1054494 | 148 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Punkin Center · 1052168 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Lamesa · 1052167 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lamesa · 1268627 | 120 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | O'Donnell · 1227674 | 110 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Lamesa · 1212218 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Lamesa · 1065176 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Lamesa · 1053560 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Welch · 1321246 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Lamesa · 1232967 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Welch · 1287785 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Patricia · 1048230 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Lamesa · 1214328 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | La Mesa · 1039816 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Lamesa · 1240451 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Lamesa · 1310537 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Lamesa · 1296937 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Lamesa · 1240868 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 23 | Lamesa · 1046994 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Welch · 1257308 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Lamesa · 1232954 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Lamesa · 1306942 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Lamesa · 1249406 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Lamesa · 1020233 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Lamesa · 1215831 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Lamesa · 1276200 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 31 | Lamesa · 1276690 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Lamesa · 1278339 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Lamesa · 1204329 | 25 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Dawson County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 33 registered antenna structures in Dawson County, Texas, 26 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Dawson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Dawson County is registration 1027999, a tower near Lamesa at 158 m (518 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Dawson County?
Alltel Corporation, American Towers LLC and South Plains Communications are tied for the most registrations in Dawson County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Dawson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 33 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Dawson County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/dawson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).