Muzzall Dam is an earth dam located in Weakley County, Tennessee, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 495 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Muzzall Dam
Muzzall Dam is a dam in Weakley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Muzzall, Joe (private). It impounds the Trib-trouble Creek near Ruthville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Nearest City | Ruthville |
| River/Stream | Trib-trouble Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.48917, -88.80083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Muzzall, Joe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18317 |
| Federal ID | TN18317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |