Lake Lookout Dam
Lake Lookout Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, built in 1800. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lake Lookout Dam
Lake Lookout Dam is a dam in Hamilton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Rowell, Esperanza (private). It impounds the Trib-tennessee River near Chattanooga.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 02/03/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Chattanooga |
| River/Stream | Trib-tennessee River |
| Coordinates | 35.04083, -85.36333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Rowell, Esperanza |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06505 |
| Federal ID | TN06505 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |