Pioneer #3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDyer
River/StreamFORKED DEER RIVER
Coordinates36.05861, -89.41056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage138 acre-ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPioneer West Lake #3 Assoc. Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN04504
Federal IDTN04504
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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