Pioneer #1 Dam

Dyer County, Tennessee

River/Stream: FORKED DEER RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
695 ft
Reservoir Storage
71 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-11-06

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TN04503
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
36.05444, -89.40611
Age
65 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.