Palmer Shelter Dam
Palmer Shelter Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Palmer Shelter Dam
Palmer Shelter Dam is a dam in Carroll, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Coordinates | 35.92306, -88.42722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01731 |
| Federal ID | TN01731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |