Lattice tower 1016987 — South Hill, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016987 — lattice tower near South Hill, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016987 is a 83 m (272 ft) lattice tower near South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 30, 2000, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 18, 2025. It is registered to Virginia Electric and Power Company, which holds 85 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016987 |
| Unique system identifier | 100455 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 30, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 18, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AEA-12485-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Richmond, VA · FRN 0002073492
Holds 85 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 300' S OF E FERRELL ST .6 MI E OF JCT WITH S
- City
- South Hill
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23970
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- County FIPS
- 51117
- Coordinates
- 36.73183, -78.11197
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016987 compared with others?
At 83 m, structure 1016987 is about 12% above the 74 m average across the 60 structures registered in Mecklenburg County. It is about 25% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 83 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 127 m, which puts the top of the structure 210 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near South Hill in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.73183, -78.11197, with the site address filed as "300' S OF E FERRELL ST .6 MI E OF JCT WITH S". Mecklenburg County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 45 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,239 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Henderson, NC · 1007536, a structure at 154 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1016987 on Feb 11, 2026. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1016987?
The FCC record lists Virginia Electric and Power Company of Richmond, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073492. Across the registry it holds 85 structure registrations, the 229th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 65 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (32 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AEA-12485-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 83 m (272 ft), and 210 m (688 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016987?
The registered owner is Virginia Electric and Power Company, which holds 85 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016987?
It is located near South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia at 300' S OF E FERRELL ST .6 MI E OF JCT WITH S (36.73183, -78.11197). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 30, 2000.
What type of structure is 1016987?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mecklenburg County, VA?
Mecklenburg County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, 45 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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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 structure 1016987, South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/south-hill-1016987 (data as of October 13, 2026).