Pigue Brothers Dam
Pigue Brothers Dam is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Tennessee, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pigue Brothers Dam
Pigue Brothers Dam is a dam in Marshall, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Pigue, Larry (private). It impounds the Mooresville Creek near Moorseville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 397 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Moorseville |
| River/Stream | Mooresville Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.42778, -86.92139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 397 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Pigue, Larry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11704 |
| Federal ID | TN11704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |