Tower 2680878
Near Richmond, Texas · Wharton County
Overview
A tower of 105 m (345 ft), structure 2680878 has stood about 44 km (27 mi) from Richmond, TX for about 14 years.
It is taller than 82.5% of the 14,588 registered structures in Texas, placing it 2559th statewide.
The structure is registered to Centerpoint Energy, INC, which holds 155 registrations across Texas.
The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 42 km (26.3 mi). Treat it as a ceiling rather than a coverage estimate — it assumes flat, clear terrain and ignores power and frequency entirely.
Registration density around this point is 5 other structures within a 5 km radius.
The site lies 44 km (27 mi) outside Richmond, which is characteristic of structures placed for terrain and line of sight rather than proximity to population.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2680878 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 105 m (345 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Constructed | 2012 |
| Date on record | 8 Jan 2012 |
| Coordinates | 29.32378, -96.10089 |
| County | Wharton County |
| Registered owner | Centerpoint Energy, INC |
| Owner type | Utility |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Texas | 2559th of 14,588 taller than 82.5% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in nearest city | 2nd of 26 |
| Height rank in county | 13th of 53 |
| Median tower in Texas | 79 m (260 ft) +32.8% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 42 km (26 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 5 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 m | N | Tower | 90 m (295 ft) | 2611979 |
| 2.3 km (1.4 mi) | N | Tower | 59 m (195 ft) | 2615871 |
| 3.4 km (2.1 mi) | WSW | Guyed tower | 78 m (255 ft) | 621885 |
| 3.8 km (2.4 mi) | N | Monopole | 15 m (50 ft) | 2702484 |
| 4.1 km (2.6 mi) | NNE | Tower | 148 m (487 ft) | 105520 |
About this record
A freestanding tower whose specific construction is not further specified in the registration.
Record 2680878 is drawn from the FCC ASR weekly file dated 2026-08-23. The database covers structures that require registration — generally those over 200 ft or near airports — so shorter masts and small cells will not appear.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.