Lookout
Lookout is a buttress dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lookout
Lookout is a dam in Modoc, California. The dam is owned by Lookout Dam Company (private). It impounds the Pit River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,427 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Pit River |
| Coordinates | 41.20910, -121.14620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,427 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lookout Dam Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00489 |
| Federal ID | CA00489 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |