Pioneer #1 Dam

Tennessee — Dyer County — FORKED DEER RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDyer
RiverFORKED DEER RIVER
Coordinates36.05444, -89.40611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length695 ft
NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 6, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPioneer West Lake #1 Association, Inc.
Other NamePioneer #1

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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.

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