Fort Loudoun Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyLoudon
Nearest CityLENOIR CITY
River/StreamTENNESSEE RIVER
Coordinates35.79149, -84.24277

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height125 ft
Dam Height87 ft
Dam Length4,190 ft
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage475,920 acre-ft
Max Storage475,920 acre-ft
Normal Storage362,889 acre-ft
Surface Area14,000 acres
Drainage Area9,550 sq mi
Max Discharge495,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN10501
Federal IDTN10501
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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