Pioneer #5 Dam
Tennessee — Dyer County — FORKED DEER RIVER
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dyer |
| River | FORKED DEER RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.06000, -89.41222 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 28, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1945 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | West Tennessee Golf, Llc |
| Other Name | Pioneer #5 |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.