Lookout Shoals
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| Nearest City | Catawba, NC |
| River/Stream | Catawba |
| Coordinates | 35.75703, -81.09153 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 88 ft |
| Dam Height | 88 ft |
| Dam Length | 2731.1 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 835 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,450 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 366,079 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |