Pioneer #1 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDyer
River/StreamFORKED DEER RIVER
Coordinates36.05444, -89.40611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length695 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerPioneer West Lake #1 Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/06/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN04503
Federal IDTN04503
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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