Fort Loudoun Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Loudon |
| Nearest City | LENOIR CITY |
| River/Stream | TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.79149, -84.24277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 475,920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 475,920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 362,889 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9,550 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |