Palmer Home For Children Dam
Key Takeaway
Palmer Home For Children Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03582 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Palmer Home For Children Dam?
Palmer Home For Children Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Palmer Home For Children Dam?
Palmer Home For Children Dam is owned by PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palmer Home For Children Dam built?
Palmer Home For Children Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Palmer Home For Children Dam?
Palmer Home For Children Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Palmer Home For Children Dam?
Palmer Home For Children Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.