Cultural Resources Assessment

Within the Lookout Shoals Lake Study Area, there are 7 cultural resources including 3 architectural and 4 recorded archaeological sites. Architectural resources include a single dwelling, a bridge, and a commercial building. The architectural resources date from the late nineteenth century to the twentieth century. The archeological sites are from the Historic period.

All of the archaeological sites are from the Historic period. Three of the sites are domestic sites. None of the archaeological sites are listed in the National Register.

There are no architectural resources within the Lookout Shoals Lake listed in the National Register.

The information on both the archaeological and architectural sites from the state files is being used in preparation of the predictive model to assign the shoreline on Lookout Shoals Lake either a High, Medium, Low, or No probability for the occurrence of cultural resources. Prior to the completion of the model non-exempt activities such as excavation projects, commercial marina development, and certain conveyance projects will be provided to the appropriate SHPO for review before construction or excavation activity begins within the project boundary. To ensure the potential impact to cultural resources is properly evaluated after completion of the predictive model, Lake Management will review the predictive model for all non-exempt activities. Applicants for all non-exempt lake use permitting activities in medium and high probability areas will be required to consult with the appropriate SHPO regarding their proposal.