Palmer Dam

Mississippi — Hinds County — MESSENGER CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyHinds
RiverMESSENGER CREEK
Coordinates32.38590, -90.61657

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage676 acre-ft
Max Storage676 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJOHN PALMER

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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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